Civilian nuclear technology
As part of a high-level strategic dialogue between Pakistan and the United States held in Washington DC last week, Pakistan has, once again, sought access to civilian nuclear technology. Pakistani…
Nuclear exceptionalism
The US has imposed sanctions on four entities allegedly involved in nuclear proliferation. These include the National Development Complex (NDC) and three Karachi-based companies: Affiliates International, Akhtar and Sons Private…
Technology prevails
Technology; the strongest resource of our times, is grossly mis-understood in the Islamic World. While technology produces, science consumes resources. It is all about application and commercialization of scientific research…
The case for nuclear energy
Electricity is an essential component of socio-economic development for any society. Every aspect of human advancement requires easy access to an economical source of electricity. Electricity can be generated through…
The trouble with technology
AN important global debate is underway about the disruptive impact of new technology. There is no doubt modern technology has been a force for good and responsible for innumerable positive…
War of technology
According to the latest reports received from the tense region of Middle East, advanced technology has been used in recent attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Reportedly, hundreds of modern pager…
How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement, one piece of a wider arrangement…
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.…
Westinghouse discussing group bid for Saudi nuclear tender
Toshiba-owned Westinghouse is in talks with other US-based companies to form a consortium to bid in a multi-billion-dollar tender for two nuclear power reactors in Saudi Arabia, three industry sources…
India’s nuclear recklessness
Part II So the latest report of uranium being sold and smuggled out of India is not new. Why the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye and…
