PLASTIC 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 …
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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 …
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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 …