Our carbon bill is coming due
The European Union’s introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a significant development in global trade and climate policy. Under the CBAM, starting in 2023, importers to the…
Pakistan’s recidivist terrorism challenge
Brazen terror attacks at Bannu, Akora Khattak and the Jaffar Express have jolted an enervated nation and the Pakistani state. What the bloodbath at Police Line Peshawar two years ago…
KP and the USAID crisis
On January 20, following the US president's Executive Order on Reevaluating and Realigning US Foreign Aid, all US-related government to government (G2G) development projects and activities have been suspended in…
Choked Pakistan
In an unprecedented environmental disaster, Pakistan finds itself situated right at the heart of catastrophe. It is increasingly becoming one of the most polluted nations globally, as a result of…
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…
Washington’s weapons, Pakistan’s problems
In the aftermath of the withdrawal of the US and Nato forces from Afghanistan in August 2021, a significant security concern has emerged for Pakistan. Large stockpiles of military-grade weaponry,…
Prioritising oral health
Each year, March 20th marks World Oral Health Day — a global moment to reflect on the profound impact of oral health on overall well-being. Yet, despite its critical role…
Is AI overshadowing other technologies?
If Plato were alive today, he would have argued that his ‘Allegory of the Cave’ has been validated amid the global AI hysteria. This metaphor is a fascinating philosophical reflection…
PMDC without regular registrar for two years, exposing institutional mismanagement
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) -- the country’s top regulatory authority for medical education and professional licensing -- has been operating without a permanent registrar for the past…
Provincial revenue mobilisation
The previous article had focused on the overall fiscal performance of Provincial governments in the first six months of 2024-25. The objective of this article is to look more closely…
