Invest in women
On March 8, the world observed International Women’s Day (IWD), which honours the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women. The day also serves as an annual opportunity to…
Together for WASH
Climate change is no longer a looming spectre from the 90s, casting a shadow over our future. It is here and it means business. We are scrambling to mitigate its…
Achieving food security
The COP28 UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Actions represents a significant milestone in global climate negotiations. This declaration acknowledges the interconnection between climate change and…
Urgent action needed
Based on the current rate of progress in Asia and the Pacific, the Sustainable Development Goals will only be achieved by 2062 –a sobering reminder of how much work remains.…
Need for reforms and accountability
Corruption will continue to thrive until justice systems can punish wrongdoing and keep governments in check. When justice is bought or politically interfered with, it is the people that suffer.…
Gender and population
ACCORDING to Pakistan’s 2023 census, our country’s population has officially surpassed the 240 million mark — an increase of 33.8m people since the previous census in 2017. The growth rate jumped…
Reform, relief, resilience
DISASTER relief is not a stand-alone operation. It cannot be effective unless clearly designed and aligned with reforms and reconstruction needed for resilience. Instead of rediscovering and reinventing our system…
Global economic outlook 2024
By unlocking big, bold investments, we can drive sustainable development and climate action and put the global economy on a stronger growth path for all. We must build on the…
PHC facilities must for every medical, dental college: PMDC
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has made it mandatory for all medical and dental colleges in the country to establish or adopt at least five primary healthcare (PHC) facilities.…
A parallel economy
Smuggling poses an increasingly troublesome and complex challenge for Pakistan. Often labeled as an underground economy, it detrimentally affects revenue collection, fostering tax evasion and leaving a substantial dent in…
