The new dominion
Our ruling dispensations have reduced an abundantly endowed Pakistan to a pauper state. With a mere $4 billion in our kitty, we have a mammoth external debt and liabilities of…
When water is weaponized
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has survived major wars and numerous conflicts between Pakistan and India, mainly due to India’s belligerent attitude and devious manipulations over the years. But tensions…
Time to unite
Human history bears witness to the fact that countries thrive when their citizens work in harmony towards a common goal. Collaboration and solidarity are key ingredients to achieving success and…
Weaponizing water warfare
“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” – Sun Tzu While the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) has survived major wars and numerous conflicts between Pakistan…
Power system and blackouts
On January 23, 2023, another country-wide power breakdown hit the country; not the first time, but the first of the year 2023. This time (again), an inquiry will be conducted…
Sindh: floods and rural economy
Part II On top of the adverse global and national developments in a post-pandemic world, Sindh and Balochistan got severely hit by extraordinary torrential rains in a short interval of…
Ten years in Pakistan
We as a nation portray the image of our country very poorly. Rather than creating a good image, we are often portraying an unflattering picture of Pakistan. We should strive…
Water security
Pakistan is facing a severe water shortage. The average reduction of water in the major water stores of Pakistan has been recorded around 40 per cent. Water reduction in Mangla…
Future directions
As the floods sweep across much of Pakistan, they have highlighted the need for proper water management. It was in the 60s when President Ayub Khan built the Warsak, Mangla…
The flood catastrophe
Reportedly, around 33 million people stand affected by the most intense and devastating floods in the history of Pakistan. A recent Economist published article ‘Pakistan has been hit by its…
