Extreme weather, suburban sprawl fuel LA’s wildfires
A prolonged dry spell combined with strong winds has created the “perfect conditions” for Los Angeles wildfires to rage out of control, even though experts say it’s too soon to…
A ceasefire in a land of conflict
District Kurram has long been embroiled in conflict, driven by tribal land disputes and exacerbated by sectarian tensions. The region is home to both Sunni and Shia populations, with tribes…
Pakistan’s energy revolution: 35% gas reserve for private firms
Amid growing energy challenges and economic strains, Pakistan has embarked on a transformative journey to revitalize its gas exploration and production sector, thanks to the strategic efforts of the Special…
The farm fires helping to fuel India’s deadly air
Blazing flames light the sky as Indian farmer Ali Sher burns his fields to clear them for new crops, a common but illegal practice that is fuelling deadly pollution killing…
New green steel firms could reap rewards as EU carbon tariffs loom
On Thailand’s eastern coast, plans are underway to build an electric arc furnace that will deliver green steel to Europe and benefit from contentious new rules that will force buyers…
The price of America First
As expected, Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency has injected a fresh wave of economic anxiety worldwide, reviving debates over trade, tariffs, and America’s role in the global order.…
Politics first
In October, a Gallup survey revealed that the number of Pakistanis who strongly believe that democracy, despite its shortcomings, is the best form of government has declined from 40 per…
ADB increases climate finance after US, Japan give world’s first sovereign guarantees
The Asian Development Bank will increase its climate-related lending by up to $7.2 billion after the United States and Japan agreed to underwrite risk for some existing loans, an ADB…
Fiscal outcome in first quarter
The first quarter of 2024-25 has closed with an unusual and extremely positive outcome. There is actually a budgetary surplus of Rs1,537 billion. This is attributable to the receipt of…
