Riaz Missen

Safeguarding Indus Basin aquifers
- By Riaz Missen
- January 29, 2024
Punjab and Sindh have allocated around 0.2 million acres of previously unused land for corporate farming, aiming to bolster food security and stimulate export…

Responsible aquifer management
- By Riaz Missen
- January 10, 2024
PAKISTAN possesses millions of acre-feet of untapped water stored in the aquifer system beneath the Indus plains, representing a substantial resource with the potential to…

Breaking free from despair
- By Riaz Missen
- December 18, 2023
A decade ago, a profound report commissioned by the mental health charity, Horizon, delved into the psychological repercussions of the Afghan war. Dr Khalid Mufti,…

Resolving electoral tensions
- By Riaz Missen
- December 12, 2023
IN a dramatic turn of events, the political landscape in Pakistan has taken an intriguing twist, with the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) joining the chorus of…

The paradox of transparent polls
- By Riaz Missen
- November 23, 2023
IN the aftermath of Nawaz Sharif’s triumphant return from self-imposed exile, the political stage in Pakistan resonates with the commanding influence of the Muslim League-N.…

Bilawal’s political odyssey
- By Riaz Missen
- November 11, 2023
BILAWAL Bhutto (Zardari) may not be a newcomer to the world of politics, for he carries the legacy of a political dynasty that spans generations.…

Unlocking Pakistan’s growth potential
- By Riaz Missen
- October 26, 2023
THE journey of privatization, set in motion under the influence of international financial institutions, has cast a long shadow of financial crisis over Pakistan. As…

Getting out of quagmire
- By Riaz Missen
- October 14, 2023
PAKISTAN faces a daunting predicament rooted in a history of policies that favoured the elite, fostering a capitalist system that nurtured monopolies. To break free…

Curbing cartels to spur growth
- By Riaz Missen
- October 4, 2023
IN an earnest attempt to grapple with the formidable challenges of rampant inflation and a looming economic crisis, Pakistan is showing a newfound determination to…

Politics behind economic meltdown
- By Riaz Missen
- September 27, 2023
PAKISTAN is currently facing significant economic challenges, and two international lenders, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, have expressed concerns about the country’s…