Built to expire
Many of you will relate to what I am about to say: in our house, we still use the old blender and grinder appliance that, according to my mother, was…
Assuming a spherical cow
Milk production at a dairy farm was low, so the farmer wrote to the local university, asking for help from academia. A multidisciplinary team of professors was assembled, headed by…
What is KP’s mining bill?
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2025 is an update to the 2017 law, with the primary objective to attract domestic and foreign investment, enhance transparency, and curb…
Future of the Indus Waters Treaty
Part - I The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed by India and Pakistan on September 19, 1960, has been widely acclaimed as the world’s most successful water-sharing agreement. It is…
The federation in crisis
Pakistan’s federation confronts an extraordinary convergence of threats that, if not addressed with diligence and resolve, could undermine its unity. Three concurrent crises — the resurgence of TTP terrorism in…
The cost of poor nutrition
Food security and nutrition have become hot topics at conferences, workshops, and national and international platforms due to their critical nature. A thorough examination of this issue reveals the complex…
WASH and the private sector
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) are essential areas of focus for achieving sustainable development and are a critical component of the global sustainable development goals. Pakistan's WASH sector faces significant…
Margins to mainstream
In the shadows of Pakistan’s booming industrial hubs, millions of women power the country’s informal economy -- often unseen and unprotected. Their labour sustains critical circular economy systems from waste…
Bridging the skills gap
In developing countries, the role of state institutions and the government becomes indispensable. For the majority of citizens, who lack adequate exposure to information and knowledge, navigating the complexities of…
Uplifting women for climate resilience
The world faces a significant global challenge in addressing climate change, which disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries. These countries are particularly vulnerable due to their limited resources and infrastructure,…
