The 2026 Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris was not just another international meeting about clean energy. It was also a political message. The summit showed that many governments now see nuclear …
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The world is shifting toward cleaner energy but the main problem is not effort it is finding energy that is reliable, affordable, and low in carbon .Energy demand is growing …
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How Nuclear Technology Belongs in the SDGs Conversation?
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirThe United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a comprehensive framework to tackle emerging global challenges such as poverty, hunger, healthcare water scarcity, and climate change. Achieving these goals is …
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Nuclear: the Pakistan’s Key to a Sustainable Energy Solution
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirPakistan’s energy crisis is no longer just about power cuts; it is about survival. Every summer people face regular blackouts while electricity demand rises. Yet the country’s power system with …
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India Plans Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): What Should Pakistan Consider?
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirIndia is rapidly advancing its nuclear energy program. Holtec International, a US nuclear company recently announced plans to build 200 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India. Most components and assembly …
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South Korea’s Nuclear Energy Push: A Strategic Model for Clean and Reliable Power
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirSouth Korea is taking decisive steps to secure its energy future and meet its climate commitments. The country recently confirmed plans to construct two new large nuclear reactors by 2038, …
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IAEA DG Affirms Pakistan as a Well-Placed, Responsible Nuclear State
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirThe recent visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna marked a defining moment in Pakistan’s nuclear diplomacy. His engagement with …
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On World Cancer Day 4th February, the world is reminded that cancer is not only a medical challenge but also a policy challenge that requires effective planning, preventive measures, and equitable …
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How the IAEA and Financial Institutions Are Changing the Future of Nuclear Energy
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirThe growing cooperation between the International Atomic Energy Agency and major financial institutions shows a clear shift in global energy governance. Nuclear energy is no longer seen only as a …
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TRUMP Administration has asked to place a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030.China and Russia are also working on their own bases. Moon race has become the political agenda. …