Environmental catastrophe
Restoring the planet to health is the major need of the time; together with a shift in lifestyles, this requires economic systemic change and a reorientation of political priorities. Knowing…
CPEC’s territorial impact
On Nov 13, the military and civilian leaderships of Pakistan appeared on the same page during the operationalisation ceremony of Gwadar port and testing of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s western…
Disasters’ impact on economy of the poor
Pakistan has been hit by disasters repeatedly and the moot question remains whether these were the result of nature at work or the result of action by humans. It is…
Disasters’ impact on economy of the poor
Pakistan has been hit by disasters repeatedly and the moot question remains whether these were the result of nature at work or the result of action by humans. It is…
Role of biotechnology in mitigating impacts of climate change on agriculture
Today, one of the biggest threats to world's agriculture in general and Pakistan's in particular is climate change because rainfall volatility, increased drought and rising temperatures - all signs of…
Green Sukuk
The Ministry of Finance recently issued Pakistan’s first Green Sukuk, valued at Rs30 billion, under the Sustainable Investment Sukuk Framework, marking a turning point in Pakistan’s sustainable finance journey. Announced…
‘Cold Start’ for collaboration
THE Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is the subject of many ongoing discussions these days. A variety of opinions are being shared by people looking at the treaty through different lens. However, the…
Inclusive agriculture
Pakistan’s underperforming agricultural sector employs approximately 39 per cent of the workforce and contributes 24 per cent to the national GDP, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2023-24. Despite its…
A solar remedy
Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in its energy landscape. With a burgeoning population, increasing energy demands and a chronic energy crisis, the need for a sustainable, affordable and reliable…
Climate accountability
The term ‘climate accountability’ refers to holding accountable all entities causing climate change. This also includes developed nations accelerating the climate change phenomenon due to their unsustainable development practices and…
