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If Not Elections, Then What Does JAAC Want?
By Asif Mahmood JAAC's decision to stay away from the electoral process, coupled with its apparent attempt to undermine it, raises a fundamental question about the Committee's character. Does this suggest that it is neither democratic in temperame…
Hailstorm in Islamabad is nature’s warning shot
Last Wednesday, an unusually severe hailstorm battered Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that left the capital city looking like a battlefield. In a matter of just thirty minutes, golf ball-sized hailstones rained down with such fury that they sma…
Superficial awareness will not save us from climate collapse
In recent years, climate awareness has become something of a buzzword in Pakistan. Flashy seminars, one-off campaigns, and dramatic social media posts have taken center stage. Yet the environmental crisis deepens. Karachi reels under heatwaves, Lahore suf…
India should focus inward
Blaming Pakistan all the time reflects a sick mentality. India should better overcome this syndrome. By focusing inward, India can tackle its fault lines. Relying on rhetoric centered around Pakistan can often appear as a distraction from these pressing …
Pahalgam: A curious case of false flag operation?
The swift accusation leveled by India against Pakistan following the recent killing in Pahlgam raises a significant concern: could this incident be a false flag operation orchestrated by the Modi government to exploit the situation, particularly during th…
Regular monitoring can help avoid climate risks
While Pakistan has made some progress in addressing climate change, it is clear that we need more action from both citizens and leaders. The country faces numerous challenges but has opportunities to improve its resilience and adapt to the changing climat…
Does Israel Have a Right to Self Defense?
Israel’s justification for its atrocities in Gaza hinges on the claim of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. But is this position legally sound according to international law? The Charter of the United Nations grants the right of self-defense…
The silent backbone of our fields
The gendered inequalities within Pakistan’s agrarian economy, especially in the context of corporate farming and rural women’s marginalization, are many. The government’s recent push for corporate farming aimed at boosting agricultural productivity is bei…
A new economic moment for Pakistan
A new era is dawning, marked by shifting global trade dynamics, rising protectionism, and an unraveling of long-standing multilateral frameworks. The United States’ recent imposition of sweeping tariffs has only intensified these tectonic shifts, triggeri…

From forecasts to action: Closing the disaster response gap

Pakistan has achieved a lot: SK Niazi

Poverty must become Pakistan’s national emergency
As fiscal indicators inch toward stability, the ground reality for millions of Pakistanis tells a different, more painful story -- one of empty plates, shrinking opportunities, and a state that appears dangerously unhurried in its response. Poverty reduct…
Hailstorm in Islamabad is nature’s warning shot
Last Wednesday, an unusually severe hailstorm battered Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that left the capital city looking like a battlefield. In a matter of just thirty minutes, golf ball-sized hailstones rained down with such fury that they sma…
Superficial awareness will not save us from climate collapse
In recent years, climate awareness has become something of a buzzword in Pakistan. Flashy seminars, one-off campaigns, and dramatic social media posts have taken center stage. Yet the environmental crisis deepens. Karachi reels under heatwaves, Lahore suf…
India should focus inward
Blaming Pakistan all the time reflects a sick mentality. India should better overcome this syndrome. By focusing inward, India can tackle its fault lines. Relying on rhetoric centered around Pakistan can often appear as a distraction from these pressing …
Pahalgam: A curious case of false flag operation?
The swift accusation leveled by India against Pakistan following the recent killing in Pahlgam raises a significant concern: could this incident be a false flag operation orchestrated by the Modi government to exploit the situation, particularly during th…
Regular monitoring can help avoid climate risks
While Pakistan has made some progress in addressing climate change, it is clear that we need more action from both citizens and leaders. The country faces numerous challenges but has opportunities to improve its resilience and adapt to the changing climat…
Does Israel Have a Right to Self Defense?
Israel’s justification for its atrocities in Gaza hinges on the claim of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. But is this position legally sound according to international law? The Charter of the United Nations grants the right of self-defense…
The silent backbone of our fields
The gendered inequalities within Pakistan’s agrarian economy, especially in the context of corporate farming and rural women’s marginalization, are many. The government’s recent push for corporate farming aimed at boosting agricultural productivity is bei…
A new economic moment for Pakistan
A new era is dawning, marked by shifting global trade dynamics, rising protectionism, and an unraveling of long-standing multilateral frameworks. The United States’ recent imposition of sweeping tariffs has only intensified these tectonic shifts, triggeri…

From forecasts to action: Closing the disaster response gap

Pakistan has achieved a lot: SK Niazi

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