Dr Shahid Raza

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 […]

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) established an international environmental treaty to combat “dangerous human interference with the climate system,” in part by stabilising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. The world needs to protect this blessed planet as per Paris Accord with dedication and commitment. Green adoption and transformation are the […]

The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991 and several independent states emerged, including Ukraine (the largest country in Eastern Europe). After independence, Ukraine developed close relations with the EU countries. Mr Viktor Fedorovych its fourth president established strong relations with Russia in 2010 regarding natural resources and defense. A gas pipeline was developed by Ukraine through […]

The Soviet Union disintegrated, and several independent states emerged in 1991 including Ukraine (the largest country in Eastern Europe). After independence, Ukraine developed close relations with the EU countries. Mr Viktor Fedorovych, the fourth president, established strong relations with Russia in 2010, regarding natural resources and defence. A gas pipeline was developed by Ukraine through […]

Agriculture and farm productivity are critically related to the availability of quality seeds, modern technologies, and pesticides with their responsible use and improved effectiveness. Agricultural extension services are crucial and can play an important role in the better productivity of agriculture through proper research and development. The private sector’s role is equally important. The responsibilities […]

Pakistan is blessed with abundant natural resources, especially agricultural resources. Agriculture provides 16 per cent employment in the manufacturing sector and contributes 18.9 percent to GDP and absorbs 42.3 percent of the labour force. It is an important source of foreign exchange earnings and speeds up growth in other sectors of the economy. Pakistan is […]

Environment specialists first used the term smog at the start of the early 1900s to define a deadly mix of fog and smoke. Smog is mainly formed above urban centres and cities and is composed of tropospheric ozone (O3). The primary garrulous matter includes volatile organic compounds(VOCs), dust and pollen, and secondary particulate matter such […]

Germany bids farewell to its leader-Angela Merkel- its Eternal Chancellor and Stateswoman and the world’s most powerful woman and leader. Merkel played an important role as a leader for Germany and European Union. Her style of government was distinguished by her practical approach. She was awarded the US presidential Medal of Freedom. Being born and […]

The global summit on climate change ended in Glasgow with challenges and disappointments. This journey started in 1995 in Berlin with some lofty commitments. The trust deficit is a big challenge among all the stakeholders of climate change conferences. World leaders and governments need to rethink and revisit their policies on climate change to save […]