Imama Khan

On November 1, 2022, Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) commemorated its 75th Independence Day. The people of GB, who have a long and diverse history, deserve to finally receive the status they deserve as Pakistanis.

Pakistan, a conservative Muslim society, is trying hard to overcome its inertia and adjust to new norms arising from the needs of global integration – with mixed results.

The whole political leadership, as well as all relevant stakeholders, must accept responsibility for Pakistan's water crisis and express their intent to address it. The government must implement a massive paradigm shift that encourages water conservation.

Pakistan is now accepting loans at an alarming rate of roughly PKR 16 billion per day, with this figure predicted to rise to PKR 20 billion by the end of 2022 and PKR 35 billion by the end of 2025 if the current trend continues. Because the loans are backed by statutory guarantees.

The current situation in Ethiopia is adding to a cycle of concerns that will keep the vehicle of humanitarian crises moving for months or worse, years. Internal conflicts can affect a country more than external pressures, as the man-made humanitarian disaster in Tigray demonstrates.