Bhoja and AirBlue
In the aftermath of the tragic crash of AirBlue Flight 202 in 2010, I wrote an article advocating that we revamp our emergency response systems. Almost two years later, I…
Lessons from the Airblue crash
The tragedy of Airblue Flight 202 will not be easily forgotten, for reasons other than the loss of 152 lives. What will stay in our collective memory is that we…
Argentina’s state airline cuts staff, routes, passenger perks ahead of possible sale
Argentina’s state airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, is slimming down for a potential sale, shedding 13% of its staff, cutting money-losing domestic routes and even removing snacks formerly available to passengers, according…
Blue carbon, green gains
Globally, the protection and restoration of mangroves are gaining substantial consideration because of their high potential in climate change mitigation through ‘blue carbon’. This refers to the carbon captured and…
US Democrats seen losing more ground with blue-collar workers
The findings are undeniable and are already troubling Democrats as they analyze their defeat: the party is falling further behind with the working-class voters it has claimed for decades to…
Blue Pakistan
‘BLUE economy’ refers to sustainable and inclusive water resource management that covers all coastal activities, marine-related industries, and services that could generate revenue and bolster socioeconomic well-being. It also encompasses…
A climate blueprint
“YESTERDAY, I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself” is a quote attributed to Rumi. So, what could Pakistan’s…
Building blues
During last month’s monsoon rains, frequent news reports surfaced about school roofs collapsing across various parts of Sindh, leaving parents filled with anxiety and fear for their children’s safety. In…
Towards a fairer tax system
The World Bank, in its latest report, ‘Pakistan Development Update’, issues a stark warning: in the current fiscal year, the country’s fiscal deficit is projected to skyrocket to a staggering…
Pakistan’s blue economy
I recently attended the week-long maritime security workshop (MARSEW-6) organized at PN War College under the auspices of the Pakistan Navy. The session concluded yesterday (Dec 14), and I now…
