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Diseases and pollution

It has been abnormally hot in the city of Karachi. The daytime temperatures have, at times, been above 40 degrees and the whole city is sizzling. Coupled with it is…

Lockdown – A tale of other diseases

Lock down or die. Lockdown or economy. Lockdown or jobs. Lockdown or lives. These were the debates prevalent. World over and in Pakistan, from experts to individuals, the over whelming…

Hidden casualty of conflict

AS the global health community rallies to eliminate hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030, a relentless adversary undermines progress: conflict and political instability. These crises…

Climate’s gendered toll

Gender inequality in Pakistan is worsening as a result of climate change. Relatively speaking, women are in more desperate situations because of the prevailing socio-economic, cultural, and legal disparities. In…

How to green Karachi

Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and one of the most populous in the world with over 25 million residents, faces critical environmental challenges. It ranks among the least green megacities globally,…

Walking is a blessing

Walking is such a blessing. You realize when, for one reason or the other, this God given gift is restricted or hindered due to some accident or disease. Walking has…

One hundred years of quantum wonders

The year 1925 marks a pivotal moment in science, heralding the birth of quantum mechanics – a field that delves into the fundamental behaviour of matter and energy. Werner Heisenberg’s…

Does the algorithm need a chaperone?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) rightfully occupies the spotlight in discussions on modern thought and thought processes. Such centre-stage treatment leads to a duplication of boilerplate information so I will try not…