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Solution for Lahore’s Air Pollution?

The article analyses the cause and impact of persistent yearly smog in Lahore, Pakistan and the steps taken to solve the problem.

Mariam Qureshi December 3, 2022

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Sehat Sahulat Programme: A Revolutionary step towards better health care in Pakistan?

The article analyses the new health insurance scheme in Pakistan and how it may improve the existing healthcare system.

Mariam Qureshi November 16, 2022

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Pakistan’s Cyber Woes

The article analyses where Pakistan stands in its efforts to digitise its systems and services and integrate cybersecurity with its networks.

Mariam Qureshi November 12, 2022

Crossing the line? Racial profiling and the Irish Border.

Travelling between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland should not require the presentation of photographic ID, by law. But identification checks are happening- and people of color are being targeted.

Leah Rea November 7, 2022

Impact of learning poverty on the economic growth and development of developing countries

Research by the World Bank shows that over 50% of children in developing countries cannot read a simple story by the age of 10. This learning poverty impacts on their educational progress in the future affecting their skills thus human capital inefficiencies. As a result, developing countries lag behind when it comes to economic growth and development.

Don Nyagudi October 31, 2022

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The Menace of Social Media in Pakistan

The absence of laws and regulations of social media have allowed misinformation and propaganda to skew political opinions in Pakistan.

Mariam Qureshi October 25, 2022

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Impact of Russia-Ukraine war inflation on struggling economies

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has continued to exacerbate economic suffering among poor countries which are already grappling with political and economic issues. At the centre of this suffering is food inflation which is making life unbearable for people.

Multiple Authors October 5, 2022

The Case of Femonationalism: Right-Wing Policies against Indian Muslim Women

Femonationalism in the Indian context is visible in the nexus of right-wing populism, patriarchy, and Islamophobia.

Mahrukh Chaudhry October 4, 2022

Make shift tents made on the side of the road as temporary shelter for flood victims.

Pakistan Floods 2022: Assessing the Crisis

Assessing the scale of destruction, causes, and the international, local and government response to the Pakistan Monsoon Floods of 2022.

Mariam Qureshi September 22, 2022

Climate justice for Africa: Building up to COP 27 (Africa’s COP)

Africa has contributed the least towards Climate change ( less than 4% of carbon emissions) yet her people are the most vulnerable. Climate Justice for Africa is anchored on advocating and pushing for equal sharing of the burden of Climate Change and recognition that even though it’s incumbent upon everyone to #ActNow, wealthier nations need to do more to finance Climate change adaptation in Africa.

Don Nyagudi September 17, 2022

The role of Arewa media in combatting insecurity

This piece explores the role of media in combatting insecurity in Northern Nigeria

Salim Yunusa July 9, 2022

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Success is Tunisian women

Tunisia? You might be wondering, what is Tunisia, is it edible? (As a Tunisian who works with foreigners, I get this all the time). To make it clear at once, Tunisia, officially the Republic of Tunisia, is the northernmost country in Africa and a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered…

Ghada Mezghani June 29, 2022

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