PGAN Alumni Journal
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.
Pakistan is witnessing an unprecedented outflow of skilled professionals, including doctors, engineers, IT specialists, and academics. Economic…
Following the catastrophic 2022 floods, Pakistan’s recovery from 2022 to 2025 has focused on strengthening water infrastructure, integrating climate…
As Pakistan accelerates digital adoption, cyber threats are escalating, targeting banks, fintech platforms, and government services. Initiatives like…
Pakistan’s public pension system is a growing fiscal and social challenge. Costs have risen 50-fold in 20 years, consuming over 2% of GDP, yet fewer…
Pakistan’s higher education system must evolve from rote learning to skill-based, innovation-driven models. By integrating hands-on learning, digital…
Pakistan’s national sport, hockey, once made the country a global powerhouse with four World Cups, eight Asian Games titles, and unmatched Olympic…
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…
Lahore’s rapid growth has brought prosperity but also unprecedented strain on its infrastructure. Unchecked expansion, traffic congestion, and water…
Karachi’s worsening water and drainage crisis threatens its sustainability and growth. With millions lacking access to clean water and monsoon floods…
Pakistan’s recurring floods from 2010 to the catastrophic monsoons of 2022 and 2025 reveal deep-rooted flaws in infrastructure, planning, and…
Pakistan’s growing electric vehicle market depends on smart, efficient, and locally developed charging infrastructure. This blog highlights a…
Pakistan’s energy sector is undergoing a quiet revolution, evolving from traditional electrical systems to intelligent, data-driven networks powered…
About this journal
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.
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.
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