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…
Unite for a greener future of Pakistan
The 3rd Pakistan Climate Conference, recently hosted by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), marked another critical milestone in the country’s journey toward climate resilience. Over the…
Carbon levy: A fail-safe?
Despite decades of ‘reforms’, Pakistan has tragically failed to establish a pro-growth, anti-cyclical, and sustainable economic paradigm. This is primarily due to the overreliance on fiscal austerity and a flawed…
Green or gone? Our carbon challenge
It is no secret that Pakistan has been battered by an economic crunch for decades now. The investment climate is in the doldrums, as evidenced by the low investment-to-GDP rate…
Women’s unfinished revolution
Women’s political participation in shaping political discourse has remained minimal despite their significant proportion of the total population. Globally, there is an increasing focus on creating gender-balanced societies to address…
Powering Pakistan’s EV revolution
Transitioning to climate-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) is crucial for Pakistan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve sustainability. With a projected population of over 400 million and 70 per cent…
Is climate finance in jeopardy?
In her book, ‘The Social Contract’, philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau emphasised the interconnectedness of individual actions within a collective. This philosophy resonates globally when addressing shared challenges such as climate change.…
