policymakers

News Desk Islamabad: Islamabad generates approximately 600 tons of waste daily, with around 60 percent either openly burned or dumped in unmanaged sites. This situation poses significant risks to both environmental and public health.…

News Desk Islamabad: A prominent psychiatrist has highlighted the devastating impact of smartphones and social media on young people's mental health, calling for urgent collective action from parents, policymakers, and the youth…

News Desk  Islamabad: Experts at a seminar highlighted that women experience climate impacts four times more intensely than men. The seminar titled “Climate Anxiety and its Impact on Women: Addressing the Silent Crisis”, was organized by…

News Desk Islamabad: Experts emphasised that Pakistan must ensure the availability of baseline gender-segregated data, allocate dedicated finances, and include women as key stakeholders in policy making in order to achieve gender parity…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Abdullah, a small child not even ten years of age, needs over 10 hours of sleep, yet he sits under the scorching sun, selling mint leaves to survive. Before the monsoon rains, a passerby woke him from a…

APP Islamabad: In the vibrant heart of the federal capital, where the pulse of daily life beats against a backdrop of bustling streets and evolving cityscapes, a transformative effort is underway to tackle one of urban living's most…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Pakistan, often termed the "Land of the Pure," is a nation steeped in paradoxes that seem straight out of an anthropological study. Here, unparalleled resilience clashes daily with profound despair, creating…

APP Islamabad: Pakistan, in collaboration with Rabta Alaam Islami (Muslim World League), is set to host a landmark Global Conference on Girls' Education this September 2024.  This prestigious event aims to bring together a diverse…

AFP/APP Hong Kong: Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as the latest rally ran out of steam due to a lack of major catalysts, while investors contemplated the outlook for monetary policy. While Europe enjoyed a firm session, Wall…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The tragic loss of lives due to preventable incidents like fires and roof collapses continues unabated in Pakistan, yet the victims remain voiceless and justice eludes them. It's a grim reality that…