Pakistan-US oil deal can be a turning point in the context of Pak-U.S bilateral relationship. It might seem favorable at first, but Pakistan needs to consider long-term motives behind it. Historically, Pakistan and US relation has been limited to the aid and military alliances but this time it’s more rooted in energy and trade. ThisREAD MORE
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have become potential threat for the region of Gilgit Baltistan and government policies remain less effective to mitigate this eminent challenge. According to International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a GLOF is sudden release of water from a lake fed by glacier melt that has formed at the side,READ MORE
In the Middle East, Israel's war with Iran has affected the regional stability paradigm, potentially shaping the future. Israel, on June 13, launched deadly attacks on Iran, targeting its nuclear and military sites, killing a number of Iran's top nuclear scientists and military leaders, among other civilians. Iran retaliated by firing missiles towards Israel, whichREAD MORE
After Iran’s missile attack on Israel, economic instability in the world is escalating along with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Financial experts believe that a full-scale conflict between Iran and Israel, two powerful nations in the Middle East, would have detrimental effects on international trade. The issue is peculiar since several groups andREAD MORE
Pakistan must transition to nuclear energy for electricity production as a cost-effective and reliable alternative to fossil fuels amid escalating energy costs. Rising electricity costs have triggered nationwide economic and social upheaval, sparking widespread protests. Pakistan's energy sector relies heavily on imported fossil fuels, accounting for up to 40 percent of primary energy imports. TheREAD MORE
Pakistan's energy needs require imports from Central Asia and Iran but internal and external hurdles complicate its journey to energy security. The current fiscal year has seen a significant increase in energy prices in Pakistan as a result of several causes, including the post-COVID global recession, the crisis in Russia and Ukraine, the impact ofREAD MORE