Human Trafficking: The Monster That Feeds When Innocents Bleed
By: Muhammad Bilal
A crime is defined as an act that violates the law and is punishable by the state. But what happens when the state itself becomes the…
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Climate Change and Pakistan: Foreign Aid and Domestic Disaster of a Double-Edged Sword.
By: Javeria Rubab
Climate change is a global phenomenon, but it's hitting some places harder than others. Take Pakistan, for example. It's like Mother Nature…
BRI in ASEAN: A Silk Road of Growth and Uncertainty
By: Aman Zahra
China's economy is moving away from investment and toward growth driven by domestic demand. What part is China's opening-up policy…
Sailing into the New Maritime Order: Global Effects of 21st Century Maritime Silk Road by China
By: Ayesha Nisa
The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR) is the most ambitious global infrastructure project in the 21st century under the Belt and Road…
China’s Arctic Ambitions: A New Frontier for the Belt and Road Initiative
The BRI was first introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 during his visit to Kazakhstan and Indonesia. The concept presented was to build a…
Pakistan Must Strengthen Environmental Protection Efforts to Mitigate Climate Risks
Pakistan faces urgent challenges in mitigating climate risks and must launch robust environmental protection initiatives. Currently, approximately 64% of the…
Critical Environmental and Health Challenges Due to Open Waste Burning in Farash Town, Islamabad
Open waste burning poses significant threats to the environment and public health globally. According to a recent report by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation,…
Environmental Issues in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects for Sustainable Development
By: Rida Illyas
Pakistan, a country rich in natural beauty and resources, faces a multitude of environmental challenges that place significant pressure on its…
Managing Transition Costs Critical for Pakistan’s Poor in Shift to Low-Carbon Economy
As Pakistan navigates the global push towards a low-carbon economy, a new World Bank report underscores the need for carefully designed policies to…
A Call for Truth and Reconciliation in Pakistan
As Pakistan faces one of its most challenging political and social periods, I am reminded of the journey my own country, South Africa, traveled not so…