Wonders of biotechnology
Biotechnology is a fascinating and wondrous field of science that has continued to evolve by leaps and bounds, particularly after the unravelling of the structure of DNA in the 1950s.…
Role of biotechnology in mitigating impacts of climate change on agriculture
Today, one of the biggest threats to world's agriculture in general and Pakistan's in particular is climate change because rainfall volatility, increased drought and rising temperatures - all signs of…
The real battlefield is intellectual
In the ancient city of Rabat, where the intellectual heritage of the Islamic world resonates in historic libraries and madrasas, the Vice Chancellors’ Forum of Universities in the Islamic World,…
Seeds, silos and sovereignty
In an era characterised by climate instability, conflict and disruptions in global supply chains, food security has emerged as a critical concern for vulnerable economies. A recent joint report by…
Quantum Pakistan
When I launched Vision 2010 over two decades ago, I planned to draft a plan and ignite a national imagination around science, technology and innovation. At that time, this seemed…
A new era is beginning
The global strategic environment has been radically transformed over the past quarter of a century with increasing signs of the end of the US-dominated unipolar moment and the emergence of…
Cotton sector: another crisis
Pakistan’s cotton sector is facing a multifaceted yet resolvable crisis, rooted in systemic weaknesses such as lack of coordination among research institutions, institutional silos, the dominance of vested interests, and…
Can Pakistan avoid economic collapse?
The looming spectre of a food crisis and economic instability poses a significant threat to Pakistan, as the nation grapples with alarming projections for the forthcoming decades. By the year…
Fiber security: a pillar of economic and agricultural stability
The concept of fiber security holds strategic importance for Pakistan’s economy, textile sector, and agricultural sustainability. As the country’s most significant cash crop, cotton plays a vital role in economic…
Planning for the future
In an increasingly complex and fast-evolving global landscape, nations must anticipate and prepare for future technological advancements to remain competitive and ensure sustain-able development. One of the most effective tools…
