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Pak push for proactive disaster risk reduction

DISASTER risk often comes to our attention only after the devastation has already occurred, but what if we began addressing disaster risk before the disaster…

Melting points: Pakistan’s water crisis & climate action

  ON 13 September 2024, I attended a critical dialogue addressing the impact of climate change on the cryosphere, water security, food sustainability and disaster…

Silent killer in the Air

  AIR pollution is often touted as an invisible enemy, quietly eroding our health and environment, but in cities like Islamabad, the threat is becoming…

Dharna politics

  DRIVING through Islamabad these days feels like navigating a maze, with containers blocking key intersections and the once smooth flow of traffic turned into…

The silent storm of eco-anxiety

  ECO-anxiety, the chronic fear of environmental disaster, has become a pervasive part of my everyday existence. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s a deep…

The dawn of a greener Pakistan

AS Pakistan celebrates its 77th Independence Day, the air is filled with fervor, pride and nostalgia. Yet, amidst the discussions on debt, inflation and corruption,…

Pakistan’s path to climate resilience

IT is a fact that Pakistan is facing the brunt of the climate change menace caused by the ventures of the developed world. Lest, one…

From waste to wealth: Circular revolution in textiles

AMIDST the economic turmoil, Pakistan’s textile sector is in a pickle. Since our economy stands on the brink of collapse, instead of relying on the…

From waste to wealth

AMIDST the economic turmoil, Pakistan’s textile sector is in a pickle. Since our economy stands on the brink of collapse, instead of relying on the…

Innovative solutions for floodproofing Islamabad

ON 9 July 2024, I attended the Urban Floods: Implications for Resilience workshop co-hosted by SDPI and the Pak-German Climate & Energy Partnership in Islamabad.…

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