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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.…

Governing higher education

Governance is the backbone of any education system. Over the years, I have consistently highlighted the material deficiencies in our educational governance – whether it pertains to basic or higher…

AI for education

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education globally, promising accessible, personalized and effective learning. Unesco is committed to supporting member states to harness the potential of AI for achieving the Education…

The fantasy of Uraan Pakistan

Pakistan’s history of economic planning is a tale of lofty ambitions, impractical promises, and recurring disappointments. The recently launched Uraan Pakistan, envisioned as a five-year National Economic Transformation Plan, is…

Starlink in Pakistan

Starlink has been making headlines globally for providing high-speed, low-latency internet services to areas with limited or no connectivity. By leveraging direct connection to satellites in Low Earth Orbitals (LEO)…

Bridging the skills gap

The global workforce today requires expertise in skills that were unimaginable two decades ago. According to McKinsey’s report, ‘Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained’, by 2030, up to 375 million workers globally…

A call for global unity

The Global South is grappling with poverty, illiteracy, human rights abuses, widespread impoverishment, poor health conditions, food shortages, climate disasters, lawlessness and terrorism. It represents an updated version of the…

Empowering women, empowering Punjab

Gender equality is more than a moral imperative; it is essential for a fair and just society and a catalyst for economic and social progress. It is enshrined in Pakistan’s…