Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

The eastern rivers

The eastern rivers

Floods in the eastern rivers provide a chance to leapfrog towards flood-resilient infrastructure. Updated 07 Sep, 2023 09:21am
Colours of the flag

Colours of the flag

We have failed to develop a vision to lift the minorities from ghettos. Updated 24 Aug, 2023 08:33am
Balochistan in hot water

Balochistan in hot water

Both water scarcity and excess in the province are accelerated by climatic changes. Updated 10 Aug, 2023 09:12am
Ignoring climate thresholds

Ignoring climate thresholds

Parts of Sindh and Balochistan are approaching the limits of ‘survivability’. Published 27 Jul, 2023 08:03am
Emerging climate risks & IMF

Emerging climate risks & IMF

The IMF has steadily taken up climate risks as an integral part of its lending considerations. Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:26am
The end of an era

The end of an era

Shell’s exit could have a ripple effect on Pakistan’s economy. Updated 29 Jun, 2023 09:50am
Barometer of change

Barometer of change

Climate change has not been given the attention it deserves in the Economic Survey. Updated 15 Jun, 2023 09:43am
Climate-smart NFC awards

Climate-smart NFC awards

The existing formula should be revisited in order to respond to the emerging provincial needs. Published 01 Jun, 2023 07:50am
Time for stocktaking

Time for stocktaking

Despite policies to combat climate change, Pakistan’s emissions have been increasing. Published 18 May, 2023 07:47am
Population and climate

Population and climate

Reducing the population growth rate alone will not solve the climate problem. Published 20 Apr, 2023 08:03am
Policing climate change

Policing climate change

The police have an increasingly important leadership role in managing climate-triggered crises. Updated 23 Mar, 2023 10:42am
Trade and climate adaptation

Trade and climate adaptation

Trade adds to climate emissions, but can also contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation. Published 09 Mar, 2023 08:02am
Carbon trading prospects

Carbon trading prospects

The reliance on market instruments to reduce carbon emissions will continue to grow. Updated 23 Feb, 2023 09:25am
Saving the IWT

Saving the IWT

Both India and Pakistan have failed to strengthen the Permanent Indus Commission. Published 09 Feb, 2023 06:51am
Agenda for change

Agenda for change

The ‘Risk Report’ outlines how the winds of change can be perilous for ill-prepared countries. Published 26 Jan, 2023 08:17am
Spending $10 billion

Spending $10 billion

Top-down investments cannot succeed without strengthening the coping capacity of local communities. Updated 12 Jan, 2023 08:52am
Partnerships for resilience

Partnerships for resilience

In the upcoming donor conference, Pakistan must present the steps it will take to ensure climate-resilient lives. Updated 05 Jan, 2023 09:20am
Monuments of maladaptation

Monuments of maladaptation

Pakistan needs to treat climate change and development as two sides of the same coin. Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:54am