Dr Shahid Raza

Pakistan’s challenges as a state after 75 years arise from a complex interplay of political, economic, social, and geopolitical factors. Despite notable achievements in areas such as agriculture and nuclear capability, the country has struggled to achieve consistent stability, development, and governance. The relationship between the state and its citizens is a crucial aspect of […]

Pakistan faces major challenges from climate change and air pollution, especially smog, which significantly affects public health, the environment, and the economy. Due to its geographical location and socio-economic factors, Pakistan is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Some key issues include: Extreme Heat: Pakistan experiences frequent heatwaves, with summer temperatures exceeding 500C, […]

True leadership is always characterized by a blend of vision, integrity, empathy, effective communication, and a commitment to empowering and inspiring others. True leaders navigate challenges with resilience and adaptability, foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, and drive their teams toward achieving common goals while maintaining a focus on ethical conduct and true growth. The […]

Tech Park is an area where companies have offices and laboratories and do work involving science and technology. The purpose of these parks is to provide a place where innovative businesses can develop and prosper. The main objective of technology parks is to support the creation and development of knowledge-based enterprises. Building a knowledge-based economy […]

Green energy, also known as renewable energy, refers to energy derived from sources that are environmentally sustainable and have a minimal impact on the planet compared to traditional energy sources like fossil fuels. These sources are considered “green” because they are typically more environmentally friendly, produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and have the potential for […]

Pakistan is facing unprecedented political, economic and constitutional turmoil. Pakistan’s economic crisis continues to worsen as the country struggles to cope with mounting debt, inflated energy import costs, dwindling forex reserves, global inflation, political instability, and a sustained drop in the GDP growth and is facing an acute financial crisis as the government rushes to […]

William Ewart Gladstone, a prominent British statesman, used the maxim “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied,” in a speech in 1868. However, similar sentiments have been expressed by various individuals throughout history. The concept behind this maxim is rooted in the idea that justice should be swift and accessible to all. When justice is delayed, it […]

HAARP (High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program) is a scientific endeavour aimed at studying the properties and behaviour of the ionosphere. It is present between Earth and space. HAARP is US government-funded ionospheric research program in Alaska that uses high-frequency radio waves to cause changes in the ionosphere. This layer is 60 km away from Earth […]

The IMF was established in 1944 in the aftermath of the Great Depression of the 1930s. 44 founding member countries sought to build a framework for international economic cooperation. Today, its membership embraces 190 countries, with staff drawn from 150 nations. The IMF and the World Bank established a framework for economic cooperation aimed at […]

The Knowledge Economy is all about intellectual capital and refers to the ability to capitalize on scientific discoveries and applied research through creativity, ideation, research, and innovation, which is nurtured in an enabling Intellectual Property (IP) environment. IP is now firmly a key and integral part of the global economy. Accordingly, it is vital for […]