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Pakistan is entering a new phase of technological transformation as it deepens cooperation with China in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, smart industries, research, and innovation. With the global economy increasingly driven by emerging technologies, Islamabad is positioning itself to benefit from China’s expertise in artificial intelligence while creating new opportunities for economic growth, industrial modernization, education, healthcare, agriculture, and public services.The strengthening of Pakistan China technology cooperation reflects a broader vision that extends beyond traditional economic ties. Artificial intelligence has emerged as one of the defining technologies of the twenty first century, influencing everything from manufacturing and…

Pakistan is experiencing one of the most alarming consequences of climate change as temperatures continue to rise and heat waves become longer, stronger, and more frequent. Every summer seems hotter than the last, with several cities regularly recording temperatures above 45°C and, in some cases, exceeding 50°C. These extreme weather conditions are no longer rare but an increasingly common reality threatening public health, food security, water resources, economic stability, and the environment. The growing intensity of heat waves shows that climate change is no longer a distant challenge.The primary reason behind rising temperatures is global climate change. For more than…

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it is rapidly becoming the driving force behind economic growth, industrial competitiveness, and national development. Countries that invest in AI today are laying the foundation for tomorrow’s prosperity. Pakistan’s decision to deepen its technology partnership with China marks a significant step in that direction and offers an opportunity to accelerate the country’s digital transformation.For decades, Pakistan-China cooperation has been largely associated with infrastructure, energy, and connectivity projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The growing focus on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, research, and innovation represents an important evolution of this strategic relationship.…

EXPORT SPIKE | TANZEEL REHMANFrom Korangi to Moscow: How Pakistan got the $500 Million Seafood ExportPakistan’s seafood exports crossed $500 million for the first time, driven by access to the Russian market, HACCP-certified processing, expanding global demand, and planned infrastructure upgrades at Korangi Harbour, positioning the fisheries sector as a key pillar of the country’s emerging blue economy.For years, Pakistan’s blue economy potential seemed just that, potential-locked away in coastal waters and entangled in bureaucratic red tape. Yet a quiet transformation has been unfolding along the Arabian Sea, culminating in a record-breaking milestone for the country’s seafood export industry. Maritime…

The Paint That Cools Your Roof and Pulls Water From Thin AirCLIMATE SOLUTION | PROF. DR. FAISAL IQBAL JAFRIAustralian researchers developed a nanoengineered cooling paint that reflects 96% of sunlight, lowers roof temperatures, reduces energy use, and harvests water from air, offering a sustainable solution to urban heat, drought, and climate challenges.You don’t notice it at first. The roof above your head, baking under a summer sun, seems harmless enough. But in a city, that ordinary surface is quietly making life hotter, harder, and drier. Concrete, asphalt, and dark roofing absorb the sun’s energy like a battery storing heat, then…

Tik tik tik-Pakistan’s Food Time BombPakistan’s food security is worsening despite lower reported hunger figures. Conflict-driven economic pressures, falling wheat production, inflation, rapid population growth, malnutrition, and weak agricultural policies threaten to push the country toward long-term chronic food insecurity.FUTURE CRISIS | CH. SHER BAHADUR, Ex. PCS/ PMSThe release of the Global Report on Food Crises 2026 on 24 April 2026, produced by the Global Network Against Food Crises alongside UN agencies such as the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organisation, has once again turned a harsh spotlight on Pakistan. The report’s headline numbers offer some relief:…

Screen Time and Speech — What Research Shows and What You Can Do (Part II)TODDLER SPEECH | HUMA KHALID, MS Speech Language PathologyExcessive passive screen time is linked to weaker language development. Children learn best through talking, reading, and play. Limit screens, watch milestones, and seek early help if delays appear.Executive Summary: We’ve learned that screens don’t replace talking and playing. In this second part, we summarize Part 1’s key points and delve into the evidence. Studies confirm that excessive passive screen time is associated with poorer language skills (Madigan et al., 2020). We’ll outline specific research findings on expressive…

FUTURE MATERIALS | ABRAR HUSSAINGoodbye Plastic: The Bacteria That Builds Stronger Than SteelResearchers have engineered bacterial cellulose into a strong, transparent, biodegradable material rivaling steel. Using controlled bioreactors and nanoscale additives, it could replace plastics in packaging, textiles, and electronics while reducing pollution and environmental harm.Imagine walking into a grocery store and picking up a bottle of water that isn’t made from fossil fuels, doesn’t leach harmful chemicals, and will disappear naturally within weeks or months, leaving nothing toxic behind. Now imagine that same bottle is strong enough to stack, flexible enough to survive a fall, and clear enough to see…

CURRENT AFFAIRS | SHAHID A. KHANHOW PAKISTAN’S QUIET DIPLOMACY EMERGING AS A REGIONAL BRIDGE IN A FRAGMENTED WORLDPakistan is increasingly positioning itself as a regional mediator through balanced diplomacy, leveraging strategic geography, multilateral engagement, and ties with rival powers to promote dialogue, stability, and conflict resolution despite domestic challenges.In a world increasingly defined by rivalry, fractured alliances, and shifting power centers, Pakistan is steadily attempting to reshape its diplomatic identity not as a frontline crisis state alone but as a regional mediator capable of dialogue across competing blocs. While its domestic challenges often dominate headlines, Islamabad’s foreign policy apparatus has in…

Pakistan’s Journey Beyond the Skies: From Early Rocket Launches to Modern Satellites, Pakistan’s Space Programme Enters a New EraCOVER STORY | M.S. SHAHABPakistan’s journey into space technology is a story of ambition, scientific resilience and national aspiration. While the world’s attention often remains focused on global space powers such as the United States, Russia and China, Pakistan quietly built its own legacy in space science, becoming one of the earliest Asian nations to launch a sounding rocket and later developing satellite capabilities that continue to support communication, weather monitoring, agriculture and national development.Today, as technology rapidly reshapes economies and global influence, Pakistan’s space programme…