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Development must put people before numbers

Development must put people before numbers
The larger challenge, however, is to change the mindset behind development planning. Every major project should ask three basic questions: Can it withstand future climate shocks? Who will pay if it fails? And who will actually benefit from it? Pakistan ca…
Independence Day: Renewing the Spirit of Pakistan
The national flag flying across the country is a reminder of both our freedom and our responsibility. The best tribute to those who struggled for Pakistan is not simply to celebrate their achievement, but to build a country worthy of their sacrifices, a p…
Pakistan’s export strategy faces its moment of truth
The govt's vision of an export-led economy is both sensible and necessary. But success will depend less on ambitious targets and more on consistent implementation, institutional reforms and a genuine partnership with the private sector. Only then can Paki…
Strengthening public health
Pakistan's renewed focus on local vaccine production, reforms in the nursing sector is a timely and encouraging development. The meeting chaired by Federal Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal signals that the government is treating healthc…
The time to invest in nature is now
The decision by the federal government and the Sindh government to launch a province-wide tree plantation drive and Urban Forest Programme is a welcome step at a time when Pakistan faces increasingly severe climate challenges. With rising temperatures, wo…
Green dreams demand strong delivery
 The Green Industrial Economic Zone offers Punjab a rare opportunity to demonstrate that economic growth and environmental responsibility are not competing priorities but complementary objectives. If pursued with transparency, professionalism, and un…
From forecasts to action: Closing the disaster response gap
As climate change continues to intensify the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, Pakistan cannot afford to rely solely on emergency measures. Preparedness must become a permanent national priority rather than a seasonal response. Effective g…
From vision to reality
Railways have historically been more than a means of transportation; they have served as instruments of national integration, economic expansion and regional connectivity. Pakistan's renewed emphasis on modernizing its railway network, therefore, deserves…
Closing the gap, expanding opportunities
Pakistan’s achievement in narrowing the gender digital divide should be viewed as a beginning rather than an endpoint. The next phase must focus on ensuring that connectivity leads to empowerment. Bridging the remaining gap will require stronger digital e…
Pakistan’s export strategy faces its moment of truth
The govt's vision of an export-led economy is both sensible and necessary. But success will depend less on ambitious targets and more on consistent implementation, institutional reforms and a genuine partnership with the private sector. Only then can Paki…
A Vital Shield
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
Independence Day: Renewing the Spirit of Pakistan
The national flag flying across the country is a reminder of both our freedom and our responsibility. The best tribute to those who struggled for Pakistan is not simply to celebrate their achievement, but to build a country worthy of their sacrifices, a p…
Pakistan’s export strategy faces its moment of truth
The govt's vision of an export-led economy is both sensible and necessary. But success will depend less on ambitious targets and more on consistent implementation, institutional reforms and a genuine partnership with the private sector. Only then can Paki…
Strengthening public health
Pakistan's renewed focus on local vaccine production, reforms in the nursing sector is a timely and encouraging development. The meeting chaired by Federal Minister for National Health Services Mustafa Kamal signals that the government is treating healthc…
The time to invest in nature is now
The decision by the federal government and the Sindh government to launch a province-wide tree plantation drive and Urban Forest Programme is a welcome step at a time when Pakistan faces increasingly severe climate challenges. With rising temperatures, wo…
Green dreams demand strong delivery
 The Green Industrial Economic Zone offers Punjab a rare opportunity to demonstrate that economic growth and environmental responsibility are not competing priorities but complementary objectives. If pursued with transparency, professionalism, and un…
From forecasts to action: Closing the disaster response gap
As climate change continues to intensify the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, Pakistan cannot afford to rely solely on emergency measures. Preparedness must become a permanent national priority rather than a seasonal response. Effective g…
From vision to reality
Railways have historically been more than a means of transportation; they have served as instruments of national integration, economic expansion and regional connectivity. Pakistan's renewed emphasis on modernizing its railway network, therefore, deserves…
Closing the gap, expanding opportunities
Pakistan’s achievement in narrowing the gender digital divide should be viewed as a beginning rather than an endpoint. The next phase must focus on ensuring that connectivity leads to empowerment. Bridging the remaining gap will require stronger digital e…

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