The writer heads the Sustainable Development Policy Institute. He tweets at @abidsuleri
The fight against climate change is as much about power and priorities as it is about evidence and solutions
COP29’s legacy will be determined by the interplay of finance, policy frameworks and implementation strategies
For Pakistan’s adaptation plan to be successful, much more is required than policy directives from a single ministry
Through mechanisms of accountability and civic participation, democracy delivers long-term improvements in social development
Political instability exacerbates many fiscal challenges the country is faced with
Sustainable progress requires an element of bipartisan support for reform
A comprehensive rethinking of existing policies and institutional arrangements could foster climate resilience
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project can help Islamabad meet Pakistan’s rising energy needs
The next government needs to engage with its political opponents to facilitate comprehensive economic recovery
Economic recovery after the elections will require decisiveness, transparency, and inclusive collaboration
