Democracy and the left
The history of the Left in Pakistan has been riddled with divisions, factionalism and ideological sectarianism. And it is not only in Pakistan where such divisions emerge from time to…
Climate Risk Index 2025 and Pakistan
The latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 by Germanwatch, released in February 2025, highlights the escalating impacts of climate change and the urgent need for enhanced resilience measures. The report…
Trump plans to invoke obscure 18th century wartime law in bid for mass deportations
President Donald Trump is set to test the limits of his immigration crackdown by invoking a wartime law to deport immigrants alleged to be gang members without court hearings, a…
PM aide briefed on PMDC operations, future plans
Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, coordinator to the prime minister on national health services, visited the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) headquarters here and learned about the regulator's operations and…
The warp and woof of morality
Before I sat down to write these words to meet my deadline for this column, I had drafted in my mind a rather emotional and impressionistic piece on my sojourn…
Internet outages and economic development in Pakistan
The emergence of social media has changed the manner in which people express themselves and their opinions. In Pakistan, the virtual public square has become Facebook, X, and Instagram. These…
AI in action
Artificial intelligence has grown to be at the forefront in the previous years and is expected to take centre stage in 2025 and beyond. It is revolutionizing industries, creativity, and…
Climate and human rights
Climate change and human rights are deeply interconnected in numerous ways. Climate-induced disasters often create situations that foster human rights violations, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups who become more prone to…
Catalysing climate action
The 29th annual Conference of the Parties (COP29) concluded with a renewed sense of urgency and a litany of commitments aimed at accelerating global climate efforts. Held in the vibrant…
Export industry: challenges and solutions
It is heartening to note that a multinational company operating in Pakistan has successfully showcased and set an example that the challenges faced by the export industry in the country…
