COP30 and the global climate dis|order
COP30 in Belem unfolded in a setting that held both political symbolism and ecological gravity. The Amazon is a living system that stabilises the climate for the entire planet. So,…
A campus and a conversation
So, first things first: this is Ghazi Salahuddin Sahib’s regular space. But since he’s away this week (and hopefully enjoying a well-earned break), I’m taking the advantage – and the…
From disaster to despair
Each monsoon in Pakistan heralds less a renewal of life and more a rehearsal for ruin. The 2025 floods, which swept through the vast industrial triangle of Sialkot, Gujrat and…
How absence of exposure analysis fuels GLOF risks in G-B
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) represent one of the most serious climate-induced hazards in high mountain environments. These sudden and often catastrophic events occur when a moraine- or ice-dammed glacial…
A constitutional moment
When women parliamentarian moved for leave to introduce the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeking changes to Articles 51 and 106, it was easy for many to dismiss the motion as…
Foresight for sustainable mountains
As climate change continues to disrupt ecosystems and human livelihoods globally, Pakistan's challenge is becoming acute, especially for the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) mountainous regions. In Pakistan, climate change results…
Women in parliament
We remember sitting with a young woman councilor in Sindh, who hesitated to speak in council meetings despite knowing her constituency’s issues inside out. “There’s an invisible line I can’t…
Women in parliament
We remember sitting with a young woman councilor in Sindh, who hesitated to speak in council meetings despite knowing her constituency’s issues inside out. “There’s an invisible line I can’t…
A public health milestone
The Punjab government’s recent decision to ban all e-cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches across the province marks a major step in protecting public health. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif led…
Inclusive agriculture
Pakistan’s underperforming agricultural sector employs approximately 39 per cent of the workforce and contributes 24 per cent to the national GDP, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24. Despite its…
