Aftab Anwar Baloch In Pakistan, holography and optical security technologies are evolving beyond their traditional role in document security and anti-counterfeiting. While secure identity programmes remain a key application, the growing use of these technologies in brand protection, digital communication and immersive experiences highlights their…
Rabia Mustafa 26 June marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by United Nations. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the devastating impact of illicit drugs on individuals, families, and societies. Addressing the world drug problem requires a holistic approach;…
Zarmina Khan Communities are facing an increasing but often invisible danger, which is heavy metal contamination in drinking water across the world. From arsenic-laden groundwater to lead leaching pipes, this calamity is silently unfolding beneath our feet and flowing straight from household taps. Heavy metals…
Zarmina Khan Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is often described as a crime involving harmful acts carried out against individuals based on their gender. It is a serious human rights issue and a major public health and social problem that affects individuals, families, and communities. However, GBV…
Aftab Anwar Baloch Tax evasion remains one of Pakistan’s most critical economic challenges, eroding the fiscal foundation on which sustainable development depends. It is a core reason behind our persistently low tax-to-GDP ratio, which hovers around 10.5% one of the lowest in the region (Revenue…
Zarmina Khan Several policies have been formulated in Pakistan to manage the issue of stray dogs. A few of these include the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Policy 2021 in Punjab, which provides a policy framework for the humane management of stray dogs. The 2024-2025 Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return…
Zarmina Khan Stray dogs have become a serious and growing concern in both rural and urban areas of Pakistan. While the dog is often regarded as a faithful companion and renowned for its guarding qualities, the unchecked population of stray dogs poses a serious public…
Muhammad Nawaz Awan Law, when stripped of political influence, becomes a mere framework of rules, but as Hans Kelsen argued, legal authority holds weight only when backed by enforcement. The Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline exemplifies this reality: a binding contract now caught in the crossfire of…
Zarmina Khan In our fast-paced world, it is easy to overlook the invisible threats around us. One such threat is heavy metal contamination, a problem that’s not just confined to industrial sites or polluted rivers but has slowly seeped into our everyday lives through the…
Aftab Anwar Baloch Over the past few days, the tobacco industry has launched an extensive media campaign, making exaggerated claims about the illegal cigarette trade and advocating for tax reductions. This campaign has been widely publicized, attempting to paint a picture of rampant illicit trade…