Stories by Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

Climate of corruption

Climate of corruption

The IMF report sidesteps how governance rot directly manufactures climate catastrophe. Updated 04 Dec, 2025 08:43am
The captive conscience

The captive conscience

Pakistan’s current legal framework for animal welfare is a study in anachronism. Published 26 Nov, 2025 05:42am
Ecosystem of change

Ecosystem of change

Three decades of COP negotiations have transformed climate action. Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:28am
Transboundary rivers

Transboundary rivers

Upstream states are increasingly weaponising water resources. Updated 06 Nov, 2025 09:07am
PDNA 2022 vs PDNA 2025

PDNA 2022 vs PDNA 2025

Does the 2025 assessment show the application of lessons learned from the 2022 floods? Updated 23 Oct, 2025 09:12am
Crisis vs Opportunity

Crisis vs Opportunity

The next five years will determine whether or not Pakistan will emerge as a new player in South Asia’s clean air landscape. Updated 17 Oct, 2025 02:40pm
Developing provincial NDCs

Developing provincial NDCs

The floods exposed how federal NDC obligations fail without provincial implementation. Updated 09 Oct, 2025 09:06am
Unacknowledged heroes

Unacknowledged heroes

In Pakistan, the significance of insects and invertebrates is profound yet overlooked. Updated 25 Sep, 2025 08:32am
Climate emergency can drive real change

Climate emergency can drive real change

While term "emergency" doesn’t grant govt a blank cheque for extraordinary constitutional powers, it does provide political mandate to push through reforms. Updated 13 Sep, 2025 09:01am
Regional climate risks

Regional climate risks

Only coordinated Indo-Pakistani climate governance can prevent downstream disasters. Updated 11 Sep, 2025 09:08am
Climate disaster lessons

Climate disaster lessons

Are there any lessons in the NFC awards to help respond to the PM’s lament? Updated 28 Aug, 2025 08:50am
Tale of two countries

Tale of two countries

Environmental challenges require patience that comes from clear direction. Updated 14 Aug, 2025 09:14am
Climate governance hurdles

Climate governance hurdles

Pakistan’s journey towards climate resilience is intrinsically linked to the effectiveness of its apex institutions. Updated 17 Jul, 2025 09:14am
Parliament’s climate role

Parliament’s climate role

Pakistan’s parliamentary committees have a crucial role in shaping our climate future. Updated 03 Jul, 2025 09:46am
Climate economy survey

Climate economy survey

Climate integration can eliminate the separation between environmental and economic analyses. Published 19 Jun, 2025 07:58am
Climate resilience facility

Climate resilience facility

How effectively can the Resilience and Sustainability Facility address our climate vulnerabilities? Published 05 Jun, 2025 08:17am
Issuing municipal bonds

Issuing municipal bonds

Municipal bonds provide the financial engine to power the vision of the 18th Amendment. Updated 22 May, 2025 09:16am
Rehabilitating the treaty

Rehabilitating the treaty

Negotiators displayed no desire to study and adopt global best practices in transboundary water management. Updated 16 May, 2025 08:28am