Nuclear power & democracy
So cocksure is India’s super-arrogant nuclear establishment of its infallibility that it brands its critics insane and in need of psychiatric treatment. It has prevailed upon the state-run National Institute…
Nuclear power and the safety issues
Three-Mile Island, Chernobyl and now Fukushima in the wake of Tsunami and earthquake? The world is concerned. Even the meticulous Japanese failed, who are reputed to live for working than…
Coal, gas or nuclear?: Power-hungry S Africa must decide now
On paper, South Africa's long-term energy plans look solid, with coal, nuclear, gas and renewables all viable options. But none are likely to prevent potentially crippling future power crunches in…
Risking nuclear Armageddon
The world witnessed two nuclear powers go head-to-head in a kinetic exchange that spanned several days. Multiple cities were hit, military installations attacked, and dozens of civilian and military deaths…
The nuclear factor
IT was April 1994. Pakistan’s army chief Gen Waheed Kakar was on an official visit to Washington. Pakistan was under military and economic sanctions imposed by the US on the…
Hard Iran-US nuclear talks
THE ongoing indirect nuclear talks between America and Iran are inching forward with the two sides agreeing to meet for the next round this week. Both countries described the meeting in Oman…
How technology shapes power
In the early 15th century, the world still moved by hoof and sail. But within the walls of the Ottoman Empire, something formidable was taking shape. Not armies. Not treaties.…
Power tariff cuts: bigger, durable reform needed
The reduction in the power tariff, especially for industrial consumers, is a welcome move. Its architects, including the caretakers’ team, must be credited for it. However, this is a small…
AI is the new power
We are currently witnessing an era of unprecedented growth in Artificial Intelligence (AI),which is projected to surpass $800 billion in market value within the next few years (‘The race for…
Nuclear exceptionalism
The US has imposed sanctions on four entities allegedly involved in nuclear proliferation. These include the National Development Complex (NDC) and three Karachi-based companies: Affiliates International, Akhtar and Sons Private…
