Mir Sher Baz Khetran
Issue Brief on “Food Security Risks in Pakistan Amid the Ongoing Middle East Crisis”
Introduction
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East particularly involving Iran, Israel, and the United States have once again underscored the strategic importance of global...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan at COP30: Advancing Climate Justice, Resilience, and Green Transformation”
Pakistan participated in COP30 in Belém, Brazil, representing one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, despite contributing less than 1 per cent to global...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan Floods 2025: Lessons for Food Security and Climate Resilience”
Introduction
In 2025, Pakistan declared both a climate emergency and an agricultural emergency after weeks of relentless monsoon rains brought widespread destruction. The monsoon, beginning...
Issue Brief on “Revitalizing Pakistan’s Fisheries Sector for Sustainable Growth”
Introduction
The fisheries sector in Pakistan holds immense strategic and economic significance, particularly for communities along the coastal belts of Sindh and Balochistan. Though contributing...
Issue Brief on “Deregulating Wheat: A Policy Crossroads for Pakistan”
Introduction
Wheat is not just a crop in Pakistan; it is a cornerstone of national food security and a source of livelihood for millions. For...
Issue Brief on “Pakistan’s Struggle with Heatwaves, Water Stress, and Climate-Driven Displacement”
Climate Crisis at Pakistan’s Doorstep
Pakistan is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, despite contributing less than 1% to global greenhouse gas emissions. The...
Issue Brief on “Unlocking Pakistan’s Mineral Wealth for Sustainable Economic Growth”
Introduction
Mineral wealth has significantly influenced the economic paths of many developed countries. In addition to increasing trade, this sector facilitates the exploitation of natural...
Issue Brief “Impact of Water Shortages on Wheat Productivity in Pakistan”
Introduction
Pakistan’s wheat production is under serious threat due to a worsening water crisis, made even more severe by climate change. Two of the country's...
Issue Brief on “A Look at the Key Outcomes of COP29”
Conference of Parties (COP29), hosted by Azerbaijan in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024, convened over 65,000 world leaders, policymakers, business executives, and...
Issue Brief on “Refocusing Priorities: The World Bank’s Commitment to Human Development and Climate...
Introduction
In the wake of multiple challenges in the country, the World Bank has declared a change in its development strategy. Conventionally focused on infrastructure...














