Stories by Ahmad Ahsan

Ahmad Ahsan is a development sector professional with nearly a decade of experience in communications and reporting. An alumnus of Texas A&M University, he has supported the implementation of The World Bank’s Disaster and Climate Resilience Improvement Project (DCRIP) and ADB’s Flood Emergency Reconstruction and Resilience Project (FERRP) in Pakistan.

The poisonous cocktail of smog and how we’re paying the price

Smog and air pollution have been linked to rising fatalities and the onset of diseases, leading to premature death.

Published 05 Oct, 2025 03:34pm

Implementing the Miyawaki method in Lahore

Urban greening is emerging as a tried and tested approach to mitigate some of the impact of climate change.

Updated 23 Mar, 2021 03:09pm

Unravelling the urban flood

Policymakers must understand that urban floods are not discrete, bounded events and the impact is not limited to inundation.

Updated 17 Sep, 2020 09:49pm

Covid-19 — A wakeup call for higher education

The pandemic can be a chance for varsities to turn a new leaf, provided they react skilfully and strategically.

Updated 13 May, 2020 08:22pm

The Covid-19 emergency and prioritising public health in Pakistan

The inevitability of a global pandemic has been on the radar for years.

Updated 06 May, 2020 01:36pm

The poisonous cocktail of smog and how we're paying the price

Smog and air pollution have been linked to rising fatalities and the onset of diseases, leading to premature death.

Updated 21 Oct, 2025 10:23am

Is climate change increasing dengue risk?

As temperatures rise and monsoon unleashes its fury, dengue could shift towards areas untouched by it.

Published 25 Sep, 2019 03:54pm

Pakistan and India face common threats. Climate change is the biggest one

Collective action may just be what is needed to secure the lives and livelihoods of future generations.

Updated 18 Sep, 2019 09:40am

What causes urban flooding? Hint: It’s not just rain

Population density and proximity to urban centres significantly alter the dynamics when it comes to urban flooding.

Updated 19 Nov, 2019 11:18am