Naseer Memon is a human rights activist and civil society professional. He may be reached at nmemon2004@yahoo.com.
A vigilant watch over weather is needed to ensure a timely response in case of any development across the border
Long-term rehabilitation is taking a lot longer due to procedural, financial and political challenges
Last year’s devastating floods caused enormous losses. The authorities need to identify and address the causes of these disasters
There is a yawning gap between the scale of disaster and the availability of resources
Despite bans on manufacturing and consumption of plastic bags in the country, plastic bags are seen, used and sold everywhere
A World Bank report provides a valuable insight into gaps in various sectors, social groups and geographic locations
For the next monsoon, every district should develop a contingency plan with clearly defined roles for various departments and volunteers
Floods have had a debilitating effect on the agriculture economy, the farmer and the overall economic growth
The devastating floods have further decelerated the slow march of Pakistan towards the targets set by the SDGs and overall human development
The triple menace of climate disaster, stagflation and violence has imperilled the overall political stability of the country