Dr Atteeq-ur-Rehman Maqbool

Prioritise scientific research

The government should introduce holistic country-wide planning for harmonising the growth of job opportunities Published 01 Feb, 2016 06:56am
Land-use planning a disregarded sector

Land-use planning a disregarded sector

Pakistan needs to take prompt action in shaping and implementing its land-use policies to meet the evolving challenges. Published 25 Jan, 2016 06:49am

Vulnerability to climate change

MORE than 150 world leaders gathered in Paris earlier this month to attend the United Nation’s climate change... Published 14 Dec, 2015 06:53am

Evolving iron ore mining industry

IRON ore is among the top five minerals found in Pakistan and the country has an estimated 1.427bn tonnes of ... Published 02 Nov, 2015 07:05am

Drags in marble industry’s growth

Despite many constraints faced by the industry, the sharp increase in its exports during the last decade shows its high Published 06 Jul, 2015 06:24am

Salt export potential

Pakistan has a significant advantage over India in salt exports, as its salt is pure and contains 99pc halite Published 18 May, 2015 06:55am