Existential threats and Neoliberalism—I
The climate change crisis is fast-unfolding, and unlike what was thought at the time of the ‘Paris Agreement’ on climate in 2015, according to which the world has up till…
Use of AI in controlling environmental crime in Pakistan
Pakistan ranks 179th in the EPI, with 25.5 points, slipping down 4 spots in the past decade. With regard to eco-system vitality, Pakistan stands at 173rd rank, and for biodiversity…
Hidden casualty of conflict
AS the global health community rallies to eliminate hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030, a relentless adversary undermines progress: conflict and political instability. These crises…
Sudden freeze
DONALD Trump’s recent decision to freeze US foreign aid for 90 days has sent shockwaves across South Asia, which has long depended on American assistance for economic development, healthcare, and…
Age of deepfakes means internet users must be more alert than ever
Breakneck evolution of AI tools able to generate convincing text, images and even live video is enabling ever smarter and more targeted scams, cybersecurity experts told AFP, urging internet users…
A brand new world?
Economics is at the forefront, intertwined with politics, shaping international relations today. Global politics is entering a new era driven by artificial intelligence (AI), offering vast opportunities to advance economic…
Prison reform in action
For over a century, Pakistan’s prison system operated under the antiquated Prisons Act of 1894, a colonial relic designed to subjugate rather than rehabilitate. This draconian framework treated inmates as…
Is climate finance in jeopardy?
In her book, ‘The Social Contract’, philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau emphasised the interconnectedness of individual actions within a collective. This philosophy resonates globally when addressing shared challenges such as climate change.…
Reducing crop risks – making informed decisions
Pakistan’s agricultural sector stands as a cornerstone of its economy, contributing approximately 23 percent to the GDP and employing over 37 percent of the national labor force. With agricultural land…
A big transition
IT is hard to imagine how someone changes the course of their life — more so when that person is a top jihadist leader on the world’s most-wanted terrorist lists…
