Peaceful N-programme: Attainment of SDGs
When the United Nations adopted the 2030 Development Agenda in 2015, Pakistan fully embraced all its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), which has pioneered…
Childhood cancer
THE survival of a child who has been diagnosed with cancer depends to a great extent on what kind of health facilities and treatments are available in the country they…
Climate action leadership
HOW is Pakistan gearing up for COP28 that begins on Nov 30 in Dubai? The foremost challenge for the interim government is determining how best to harness the momentum that…
That elusive cell
DR Azra Raza’s name — a playful anagram — is nevertheless one of the most universally respected in oncology. Pakistani by origin, she graduated from Dow Medical College, Karachi, in…
Our atoms for peace
PAKISTAN is among eight countries of the world that possess nuclear weapons. This puts our country in the category of nuclear elites like the US, Russia, UK, China, France, India…
Advancing climate action
The theme of ‘International Day for Preservation of Ozone 2024’, observed on September 16, was ‘Advancing climate action’. The day commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol in 1987 to…
Global climate chaos
Extreme weather events continue to manifest worldwide in various forms. A few days back, Toronto (Canada) experienced over 100 millimeters (about four inches) of rain, matching the average rainfall for…
Help the ozone
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated every year on September 16 to create awareness about the importance of and threats faced by the ozone…
Solar power to the rescue as Europe’s energy system weathers extreme heat
A major increase in solar power generation in southern Europe played a leading role in averting energy shortages during the heatwaves of recent weeks when temperatures broke records and drove…
The G20 hypocrisy
The third Group of 20 (G20) tourism working group meeting under India’s presidency will be held in Indian-occupied-Kashmir between May 22 and May 24. India will no doubt use this…
