Climate action
For years now, a strange paradox has existed within the Muslim world. On the one hand, Muslims - who represent more than a fifth of the global population - live…
Climate education
The International Day of Education is observed every year on January 24 to sensitize people about the role of education to promote progress and development. The theme of this year’s…
A future of innovation
Rapid socio-economic development is now only possible if national innovation policies are directed at the development and export of high-tech products. For Pakistan to progress, we need to change tracks…
Youm-e-Takbeer: the day Pakistan’s defence was made impregnable
May 28 is the special day for Pakistan, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and the public at large. On this day, the scientists, engineers and technicians of the country delivered…
UK oil capital tackles the energy transition… up to a point
In Aberdeen, northeast Scotland, offshore wind turbines, the extension to the city’s port, and hydrogen buses are clear evidence of the move to green energy. But old habits die hard…
Series of potent hurricanes stokes scientific debate
The rapid-fire formation of four unusually potent Atlantic hurricanes, including Harvey and Irma, has stoked scientific debate over what role global warming is playing in this phenomenon. First came Harvey,…
Climate economics Nobel may do more harm than good
There are many reasons humanity has failed to rein in climate change despite decades of dire warnings. The inertia of an energy system overwhelmingly powered by oil, gas and coal;…
Raising a smart public sector
A new world is emerging as the era of Washington consensus has ended on the back of Covid-19. The pandemic did not cause the demise of the consensus, it only…
Riphah International University Islamabad held their first International hybrid Conference
Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, in collaboration with the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine, held their first International hybrid Conference from 2nd to 5th December on the theme “Role of…
Moot on ‘role of life-style medication in immunity enhancement’ held
Riphah Institute of Life-style Drugs, in collaboration with the Pakistan Affiliation of Life-style Medicine, held their initial Intercontinental hybrid Meeting from 2nd to 5th December on the topic ‘Role of…
