Does censure on the disease outbreak data help or damage the control situation in Pakistan?
By Dr. Masood Joegezi The alarming rise of Diphtheria-Corynebacterium cases in Karachi, which primarily affect the throat, releases toxin (formation of greyish white membrane also called throat distemper) and upper respiratory tract in humans, especially in children....
A Proposal to Ensure Pollution-Free Punjab
The author argues that Punjab could achieve clean air if the government prioritized sustainable solutions over spectacle. By Imtiaz Gul Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, has been recording some of the highest air pollution levels globally, reaching a hazardous...
Smog Requires Permanent Trans-Boarder Mechanism
By Dr. Masood Joegezi Last week Lahore capital city of Punjab once again has been declared the most polluted city due to the factor smog in the world. The smog which contain toxic chemicals (nitric oxide, Sulphur dioxide, ozone low lying) particulates released from...
Terrorism is a Common Enemy of Pakistan and Afghanistan; Joint Efforts Must for Regional Stability: Religious Scholars
Respect for the writ of the state is the prerequisite for any dialogue or negotiation between the state and group or individual. No state negotiates with terrorists; Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) - declared as Fitna al Khawarij by the government of Pakistan - has...
Revisiting or Renegotiating the Indus Water Treaty – A Death Sentence for Peace in South Asia
As a member of the Board of Governors at the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), I have long been passionate about water security. I anticipated a strong, effective response to the Indian government’s misinterpretation of the need to revisit or...
Pakistan’s fight to end polio amid the climate crisis
Pakistan, one of the last two endemic countries for wild polio, is closer than ever before to ending this devastating disease for good. However, many experts say Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to the climate crisis. As the world becomes hotter, more...
Sustainability In Focus: 2024 SCO Summit Addresses Climate
The 2024 SCO Summit in Islamabad addressed the urgent issue of climate change through regional collaboration. Key focus areas included renewable energy transitions, disaster preparedness, and effective water resource management. The summit highlighted the need for...
CRSS Public Service Delivery Projects
CRSS Public Service Delivery Projects Public Service Delivery Projects are essential to Pakistan's development, improving the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of key public services. They help bridge gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and...
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CRSS Public Service Delivery Projects
CRSS Public Service Delivery Projects Public Service Delivery Projects are essential to Pakistan's development, improving the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of key public services. They help bridge gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and...
CPECC Review of Implementation Challenges and Near–term Revival Prospects
Expert Roundtable held at the Centre of Research and Security Studies (CRSS), Islamabad, 27th September 2024 SUMMARY The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was launched in 2015 as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to improve Pakistan's...
Turbulent Waters I Steering Pak-Afghan Water Diplomacy
PREAMBLE Water is a critical and increasingly scarce resource in the South Asian region, and for Pakistan and Afghanistan, effective water management is not just a matter of economic survival but also a key to regional stability. Despite sharing several transboundary...
Faith and Fury the Rise of Blasphemy-Driven Violence in Pakistan
Authored by Mohammad Nafees , Edited by Elsa Imdad ABSTRACT This report provides a comprehensive analysis of blasphemy-related extrajudicial killings in Pakistan from the British Raj to present times. It examines the escalation of these incidents, driven by societal...
The Intersection of Climate Change & Gender-Based Violence In Pakistan
PREFACE The impact of climate change on women and the subsequent increase in gender-based violence (GBV) in Pakistan remains largely under-discussed. While climate change affects every aspect of human existence globally—health, economy, and society, women and girls in...