Craftsman Mohammad Zakir, 35, who lives in a low-lying area of Orangi Town, does not recall the authorities ever cleaning out the stormwater drain serving his neighbourhood. Thorani Goth in…
A prolonged dry spell combined with strong winds has created the “perfect conditions” for Los Angeles wildfires to rage out of control, even though experts say it’s too soon to…
WITH the approach of the monsoons, timely precaution is needed. The South Asian Climate Outlook Forum has anticipated above-normal rains in the region during the season. Rainfall and temperature outlook…
THIS year’s Haj turned tragic as over 1,300 pilgrims succumbed to soaring temperatures, which reached a blistering 51.8 degrees Celsius. This calamity marks a new chapter in the saga of…
PAKISTAN has encountered many difficulties in the past, including a near meltdown of its economy in 1968; a real or engineered breakdown of the political system, which ultimately led to…
Everyone seems to be complaining these days, whether you are in a wedding party or any other gathering for that matter, the talk always turns to what we do not…
There is an air of general optimism about the economy today. The Extended Fund Facility of $7 billion was approved by the IMF Executive Board almost two weeks ago. The…
WHEN Justice Gulzar became chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), certain people were worried. He had begun to take notice of the illegal method by which cantonment land no longer required for military…
CAN we plan to reduce the cost of climate change to our people and economy? The loss and damage caused by the floods this summer have shaken the foundation of…
Ckimate justice is a concept that has been gaining traction in recent years. The funds pledged by international donors to help Pakistan rebuild and recover from last summer’s catastrophic floods…
