Pakistan’s climate journey in 16 months: Part – I
A small anecdote sums up the cognitive confusion and lack of social or political investment about the environment and climate change in high places in Pakistan. When I took over…
A peek into the future
Artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing (QC) are two rapidly advancing fields of technology with immense potential for revolutionizing civilization. The convergence of these two cutting-edge technologies – one (AI)…
Reviewing Pakistan’s climate action
It is gratifying to see that the National Security Dialogue, which has emerged as an important national security forum, will address the existential threat of climate change at its third…
Italy’s ski industry fires cannon against climate change
Monte Cimone, a popular ski resort in Italy’s Apennine Mountains, invested 5 million euros in artificial snowmaking before the winter season in an attempt to stave off the impact of…
Rethinking GB’s energy
The energy predicament in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), characterized by frequent power outages and inadequate voltage supply, poses a significant challenge for its people. Rampant corruption and political nepotism, however, hinder progress…
Under Anwar, Malaysia can ‘do better’ on climate, using global funds
To help Malaysia head off frequent floods and choking air pollution caused by forest fires, new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim should tap more global green funding to protect nature and…
Climate resilience
The Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) 2020 says that Pakistan has one of the highest levels of risk for urban water security and ranks among the lowest for disaster risk…
Energy sector reforms — I
My previous op-ed, summed up Pakistan’s gas supply position vis-à-vis the current demand, prevailing geo-political context, international spot-market under which Pakistan functioned over the last 4 years and the much…
Graceful protest
Democracies thrive on the value of public opinion and its empowerment by ensuring its inclusion and reflection government policies. Posters in public squares/spaces, peaceful marches, placard shows, sit-ins, candlelight vigils,…
COP27: a race against time
As Pakistan goes into the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) at Sharm-al-Shaikh, Egypt, it is important to address a few challenges squarely, while disabusing a few misunderstandings. Many imagine that…
