Agriculture to Agribusiness: Transforming Pakistan’s Rural Economy
Introduction Agriculture has long been the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Employing nearly 38% of the labor force and contributing around 19% to the national GDP, the sector plays a critical…
CPEC and Beyond: Evaluating the Economic Impact of China-Pakistan
Introduction The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is one of the most ambitious economic and infrastructure projects in Pakistan’s history. As a flagship component of China’s broader Belt and Road Initiative…
Digital Pakistan: How Startups and Fintech Are Reshaping the Economic Landscape
Introduction In a rapidly digitizing world, Pakistan has emerged as an unlikely but dynamic contender in the tech and entrepreneurial revolution. With over 240 million people, a youth-heavy demographic, increasing…
Pakistan’s Informal Economy: The Hidden Giant Driving Growth
The informal economy of Pakistan is a vast, complex, and largely invisible engine powering the country’s everyday economic activity. From street vendors in Karachi to home-based garment workers in Lahore,…
Climate-Induced Migration and Displacement in Pakistan
Climate change is no longer a distant environmental issue—it is a humanitarian crisis unfolding in real-time. In Pakistan, the devastating impact of climate change has manifested not only through floods,…
The Impact of Climate Change on Pakistan’s Agriculture: A Threat to Rural Livelihoods
Introduction Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. It contributes around 19-20% to the national GDP, employs about 38% of the labor force, and supports nearly two-thirds of the population,…
Urban Heat Islands in Pakistan’s Major Cities: Karachi and Lahore on Fire
Introduction Pakistan’s cities are getting hotter—and it’s not just because of global climate change. Urbanization itself is playing a crucial role in rising temperatures. Cities like Karachi and Lahore are…
Climate Change and Water Scarcity: Looming Crisis in the Indus River Basin
Introduction Water is the lifeblood of Pakistan’s economy, agriculture, and society. From the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas and the Karakoram range to the arid plains of Sindh and Balochistan,…
Melting Glaciers and the Threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Northern Pakistan
n Pakistan Introduction Nestled amidst the towering peaks of the Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Himalaya ranges, Northern Pakistan is home to one of the world’s largest reserves of ice outside…
Cultural Revival in the Capital: Islamabad’s Hidden Art, Food, and Music Scene
Introduction For decades, Islamabad was seen as a quiet, bureaucratic capital—functional but bland, beautiful but boring. Compared to Lahore’s vibrant art scene or Karachi’s chaotic energy, Islamabad was often dismissed…