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Faisal Azfar Alvi

Faisal Azfar Alvi is a journalist, lawyer, poet, and author with over a decade of experience in media and policy analysis. As Editor and Senior Correspondent of The CatchLine and the Urdu daily Muballigh, he combines legal insight with compelling storytelling to cover key issues shaping Pakistan and the world. His expertise includes climate change, economic policy, sustainable development, and international relations, with a focus on ethical journalism and inclusive discourse. Faisal is dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices and fostering informed debate to drive positive change.

CDA introduces fines and new bin system to improve waste…

Aug 22, 2025

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled a new cleanliness plan for Islamabad, combining modern bin systems, stricter enforcement, and…

Pakistan, IMF at odds over NAB powers and money laundering…

Aug 16, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Pakistan to strengthen the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and introduce tougher…

IMF warns Pakistan on weak use of ownership data in…

Aug 15, 2025

Pakistan’s ability to combat corruption-linked money laundering is being undermined by weak enforcement of its beneficial ownership rules, the…

Pakistan needs $50bn a year for climate resilience, says OICCI…

Aug 12, 2025

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s climate crisis is worsening, with the country ranked number one on the Climate Risk Index 2025 despite contributing less than…

Heavy rains, flash flood, and GLOF threat looms as monsoon…

Aug 4, 2025

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted an intense spell of monsoon activity across the country this week, with warnings of heavy…

Boxer Shoaib Khan Zehri Joins Anti-Drug Initiative ‘Nasha Ab…

Jul 26, 2025

QUETTA – Renowned Pakistani boxer Shoaib Khan Zehri, accompanied by his close friend Naeemullah and others, actively participated in the ‘Nasha Ab…

Pakistan Receives Less Than Half of Pledged Climate Aid…

Jul 26, 2025

Pakistan has received only 45% of the climate aid pledged by international donors, leaving the country struggling to recover from the devastating 2022…

WHO Raises Alarm Over Chikungunya Outbreaks as Climate Change…

Jul 25, 2025

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is sounding the alarm over a potentially massive chikungunya epidemic, warning that billions of people are at risk…

MF Turns Down Cheap Power Plan for Industries, AI & Data…

Jul 24, 2025

The IMF has refused to approve Pakistan’s proposed discounted electricity package aimed at industries, AI projects, and data mining operations,…

ICJ Climate Opinion Backed by Pakistan as Historic Win for…

Jul 24, 2025

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly endorsed the International Court of Justice’s new climate advisory opinion, which holds states legally accountable…