Enveloped in Haze - Pakistan’s Air Quality & Health Challenges
Every year as summer descends, Lahore observes a drastic change in air quality. The PM2.5 concentration in Lahore is currently 53.2 times greater than the WHO required level of air quality. Hence, air...
5 Nov 202430min
Greening Pakistan’s Energy Sector
Pakistan is one of the most impacted countries by climate change, consistently ranking among the top ten countries on the vulnerability scale. Yet it relies heavily on fossil fuels for its energy cons...
12 Sep 202446min
Climate Action through Climate Finance
Climate finance is a multifaceted concept, referring to finance activities that are aimed towards mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. As per the Nationally Determined Contributio...
2 Aug 202453min
Under the lens: Renewable Energy
As per the Nationally Determined Contributors (NDC), Pakistan aims to reduce its carbon emissions to 50% by 2030, increasing the importance of the transition towards renewable energy. In this podcast,...
13 Jun 202445min
Evolution of Digital Transformation in Tax Administration
Post the COVID-19 economic landscape, global trends on Tax Policy Reforms emphasize heavily on increasing reliance on IT solutions in tax authorities worldwide. Digitalization and digital transformati...
22 Mai 202442min
Tale of Two Countries: Pakistan & Bangladesh
In 1972, at the time of its formation Bangladesh had to start from virtually ground zero, with little to no resources and labour power at its disposal. However, it has now overtaken Pakistan’s growth ...
18 Mar 202431min
CDPR X Engro Fertilizers: Sustainability and Food Security
Encouraging farmers to use fertilizers in a sustainable manner is integral for preserving food security. Mr. Atif Mohammed Ali and Ms. Amina Bajwa talk about how the fertilizer industry can transition...
19 Feb 202428min
The Big Picture: Navigating the Developing World
The leading models for development and how it progresses in a country differ greatly because of a country’s resources and the societal differences. Dr. Stefan Dercon and Dr. Ali Hasanain talk about th...
22 Jan 202440min
