Riaz Laghari

In Pakistan, agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, yet it faces unprecedented stress from climate variabil…

Water scarcity is no longer a looming threat for Pakistan; it is a present and accelerating crisis. Beyond the headlin…

Cash transfers have played a critical role in sustaining vulnerable households, yet Pakistan cannot rely solely on han…

Cash transfers, such as those under the Benazir Income Support Program, have long been a lifeline for many women in Pak…

Pakistan cannot afford to ignore its elderly. With over 10 per cent of the population now above 60, the absence of stru…

Pakistan’s elderly population is growing, yet society and policy alike remain indifferent to their needs. Our cities, t…

Pakistan is a nation of immense sporting talent, yet decades of political interference have ensured that potential rema…

Pakistan’s sporting future will not be built in urban stadiums or private academies; it will be forged in schools, coll…

Pakistan’s sporting system remains trapped in urban bubbles, where elite cities dominate selection and vast regions of…