THE Pahalgam attack on 22 April 2025 significantly altered the India-Pakistan conflict, highlighting the media’s role as a battleground.How can media narratives influence national identities and global perceptions during times …
Hira Bashir
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THE global nuclearization campaign began in the early 1940s with the US Manhattan Project, which transformed uranium into radioactive elements.In 1945, the US dropped “Little Boy” and “Fatman” on Hiroshima …
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Energy insecurity is not something new to Pakistan. As a result of growing energy demands and power shortage, the nation is in the grips of an increasing crisis that is …
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FOOD security is not just about food availability, but also the economic well-being of people.It is a critical element of human security, addressing both traditional and non-traditional threats. Ignoring these …
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At a time when clean and flexible energy solutions are gaining momentum, nuclear microreactors have emerged as a promising technology with the potential to reshape global energy consumption.For Pakistan, a …
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Research Paper
Beyond Regimes: The Prospects of Regionalisation in South Asia
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirAbstract Aim of Study: Over the years, all South Asian countries have experienced repeated regime changes throughout the political spectrum. However, most South Asian countries, like most developing countries, currently have …
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Opinion Articles
Role of Molten Salt Reactors in Achieving Sustainable Energy Goals
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirTo ensure that carbon emissions reach net zero by the year 2050, there is a dire need for escalated growth of clean energy. Nuclear power fits into this energy transition …
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THE world’s first Generation IV nuclear power plant, Huaneng Shandong Shidao Nuclear Power Plant in eastern China’s Shandong Province has come into operation and is running well, according to officials …
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Opinion Articles
Sentinel: Modernization of US nuclear missile capabilities
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirTHE US Air Force is embarking on a significant overhaul of its nuclear missile capabilities with the introduction of the Sentinel, a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. This modernization …
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Opinion Articles
Revolutionizing climate policy: Nuclear ascendance begins
by Hira Bashirby Hira BashirLEADERS and environmentalists have been meeting at the Conference of the Parties for the past 28 years to address strategies to combat global warming. They have primarily focused on renewable …