News stories for Desk Report

Why first 1,000 days of a child’s life are critical for long-term health

In Pakistan, newborn care and developmental monitoring are often delivered through separate programmes, rather than through a single system.

Published 01 Sep, 2026 05:25pm

Food alone cannot fix Pakistan's malnutrition crisis

Seventy per cent of households are estimated to consume contaminated water, while around 25 million people still practice open defecation.

Published 01 Sep, 2026 12:18pm

How Pakistan's budget is making nutritious food unaffordable

Nutrient-rich foods are the first to be cut from diets due to a decrease in purchasing power.

Updated 31 Aug, 2026 03:51pm

40pc of Pakistan's children are stunted. What does it cost the country's economy?

Development and growth lost during early childhood can follow them into adulthood and, in many cases, into the next generation.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 05:32pm

What's stopping Pakistan from making the transition to renewable energy?

Discover the hurdles and prospects Pakistan faces as it attempts to shift towards renewable energy.

Published 05 May, 2026 04:06pm

'Only part of the solution': Are Electric Vehicles truly sustainable?

The hidden economics of the EV boom tell a complex story about minerals, water, and sustainability.

Published 04 May, 2026 03:31pm

Heat by design: Can cities be cooled without air conditioning?

Conventional urban planning doesn't take into account heat pockets or natural cooling systems. Climate sensitive urban planning, however, incorporates nature as a fundamental element of urban living.

Published 03 May, 2026 02:02pm

Climate colonialism: Why Pakistan pays the price

The climate colonialism framework connects past exploitation with present suffering by examining the 3Cs driving the climate crisis: colonialism, capitalism and consumerism.

Published 01 May, 2026 08:02pm