Stories by Abdul Waheed Bhutto

Power without a purpose

Pakistan’s energy crisis is not one of insufficient generation but of unrealised, unproductive demand reflecting weak economic Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:04am

Prioritising climate over concrete

The Indus River must be seen not just as a resource to divide up but as a living heritage to be protected. Updated 19 May, 2025 12:46pm

Reviving higher education before its too late

Despite being the world’s fifth most populous country with 266 institutions recognised by the Higher Education Commission, only 94 Published 31 Mar, 2025 05:47am

Pakistan can benefit from leveraging ethanol’s environmental and economic benefits

Pakistan has maintained ethanol export momentum without direct subsidies; establishing distilleries for the by-product could be lucrative. Published 05 Aug, 2024 09:30am

CORPORATE WINDOW: Looking towards ethanol

Pakistan has maintained ethanol export momentum without direct subsidies; establishing distilleries for the by-product could be lucrative. Updated 05 Aug, 2024 09:29am

CORPORATE WINDOW; Cartels, competition and cash

This potential deregulation of fuel prices in Pakistan marks a significant transformation in the nation’s oil sector Published 13 May, 2024 07:32am

Navigating the shifting energy landscape

A well-defined and comprehensive policy must underpin the country’s journey towards greener power sources. Published 30 Oct, 2023 08:02am

Balancing the scales

Pakistan must weigh the need for coal power against its renewable energy goals, as outlined in the National Adaptation Plan. Updated 25 Sep, 2023 11:07am

Revitalising water resource management

The 1991 Water Apportionment Accord needs to be updated in accordance with climate change. Published 21 Aug, 2023 07:44am

From crisis to conservation

Propelling Pakistan’s sustainability through increased energy efficiency and appliance revolution Published 07 Aug, 2023 08:10am