World Water Day today: Water scarcity and health
Arguably and statistically, one of the biggest threats endangering human lives is not the threat of a global nuclear war or the growing Ozone hole; it is the problem of…
World Mental Health Day
In a society where mental illness carries a stigma and is shrouded in superstitious beliefs, the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH) has done a creditable job of spreading some…
Defunding the world
In making America great again, the US is putting the final nail in the coffin of a world order it had put together, brick by brick after World War II.…
Maternal health
A new mother sits in silence, struggling to understand the overwhelming sadness that lingers after the birth of her child. She tries to voice her feelings, but her feelings are…
Prioritising oral health
Each year, March 20th marks World Oral Health Day — a global moment to reflect on the profound impact of oral health on overall well-being. Yet, despite its critical role…
Mental health – more than a buzz word
Burn out. Stressed. Down. These three words are screaming out of most engagement surveys that are coming out in corporates to assess the employees’ mental state for 2024. These surveys…
Can AI cure our health system?
Healthcare is one of the most essential sectors for every country and its citizens. Globally, it has been transforming through innovative technology and evolving medical practices to improve living standards,…
What did the World Bank visit mean?
A nine-member delegation of World Bank Executive Directors visited Pakistan in February 2025 to engage in discussions on economic development plans and the implementation of the Country Partnership Framework (CPF).…
A brand new world?
Economics is at the forefront, intertwined with politics, shaping international relations today. Global politics is entering a new era driven by artificial intelligence (AI), offering vast opportunities to advance economic…
Women, climate change and health
Climate change has impacted many people worldwide, from Syria and Turkey to Bangladesh, Maldives and Pakistan. Coping with the recent floods has left a lot of the population of Pakistan…
