Pakistan’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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Opinion Articles
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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Opinion Articles
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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Opinion Articles
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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Opinion Articles
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. …
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Research Paper
Atoms for Peace Programme Misused by the Nuclear Weapon Aspirant Countries: Case Study of India
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirAbstractThe Atoms for Peace programme was launched by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 to help countries use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes like energy, medicine, and agriculture. However, …
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Opinion Articles
NUTEC plastics A nuclear solution to plastic pollution
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirPLASTIC pollution is one of the most significant environmental challenges of our time.As plastics continue to fill our oceans and land the urgency to find effective solutions becomes very critical. …
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Opinion Articles
Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Power: Is this the Answer to Pakistan’s Energy Problems?
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirAs global energy demand rises, so does concern about ensuring a cleaner and more-sustainable electricity supply. How can countries meet this growing demand for reliable energy while keeping carbon emissions …