Pakistan's Climate Challenge Is Not a Technology Problem
Pakistan's climate crisis is not a technology or financing problem. It is a governance problem. Despite numerous policy frameworks, implementation…
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PGAN Alumni Journal Governance
Essays worth reading
Briefings and arguments from PGAN alumni. Every piece lists its theme, the date it was published, and a short account of the case it makes.
All essays Art, Culture & Global Dialogue Climate & Sustainable Futures Human Development & Inclusion Knowledge, Innovation & Enterprise Peace, Security & Resilience Public Policy & Good Governance Clear
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Will AI Make Better Pakistani Lawyers Or Just Faster Bad Ones?
AI can make Pakistan's legal profession faster but not necessarily better. The real risk is false confidence as AI produces polished outputs that…
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Pakistan’s Air Pollution Crisis and the Silent Public Health Emergency
Pakistan faces one of the world’s most severe air pollution crises, with cities like Lahore and Karachi experiencing hazardous PM2.5 levels far above…
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Pakistan’s Brain Drain Problem: Losing Talent, Losing Opportunities
Pakistan is witnessing an unprecedented outflow of skilled professionals, including doctors, engineers, IT specialists, and academics. Economic…
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Pakistan Flood Recovery 2022–2025: Building a Water-Resilient Future
Following the catastrophic 2022 floods, Pakistan’s recovery from 2022 to 2025 has focused on strengthening water infrastructure, integrating climate…
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Cyber-Resilient Pakistan: Safeguarding the Nation in the Digital Age
As Pakistan accelerates digital adoption, cyber threats are escalating, targeting banks, fintech platforms, and government services. Initiatives like…
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From Glory to Struggle: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Pakistan Hockey
Pakistan’s national sport, hockey, once made the country a global powerhouse with four World Cups, eight Asian Games titles, and unmatched Olympic…
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Addressing Pakistan’s Out-of-School Children Crisis: Advancing Inclusive and Equitable Education
Pakistan faces one of the world’s largest education crises, with over 23 million children—most of them girls—out of school. This blog explores how…
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Reimagining Governance Through Digital Transformation
Pakistan’s governance is entering a new digital era driven by technology, transparency, and citizen empowerment. Institutions like NADRA, FBR, and…
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Policy by Design — How Young Pakistani Technocrats Are Transforming Governance Through Data and Digital Tools
A new wave of young Pakistani technocrats is transforming governance through digital tools and data-driven policymaking. From education monitoring to…
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How Community-Led Violence Prevention Programs Reduced Crime in Karachi’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Karachi’s most vulnerable neighborhoods are becoming safer through community-led peace initiatives. Programs like the Karachi Youth Peace Network and…
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How Digital Identity Systems Could Transform Public Service Delivery in Pakistan Within Five Years
Pakistan’s digital identity revolution is set to reshape public service delivery. With NADRA’s next-generation systems, biometric verification, and…
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About this journal
How to read the alumni blog
What does the alumni blog publish?
Essays and briefings written for the Pakistan Global Alumni Network. Each article is a finished piece: a title, a theme, a publication date, and the argument in full. Podcasts and event listings live in their own sections.
How are articles organised?
Pieces are grouped by theme, including climate, public policy, knowledge and enterprise, culture, human development, and peace and security. Open a theme to read only that shelf.
How do I find a piece?
Search the title or the argument, or follow a theme. On an article, each tag links back to other pieces that share it.