Coal Katha

In today's episode of Coal Katha, our guest is Dr. Khalid Waleed, who holds a PhD in Energy Economics and is an expert in energy transition. Dr. Waleed advocates for indigenous approaches to energy development, emphasizing the need for solutions rooted in local context. In this program, he discusses Pakistan's challenges in transitioning from coal to cleaner, safer energy sources and sheds light o...

In today's episode of Coal Katha, our guest, energy expert Shaheera Tahir, discusses coal projects in Pakistan, focusing particularly on the government's recent decision to convert power projects from imported coal to local coal. She explains the rationale behind this policy shift, the feasibility of such a move, and its potential impacts on the energy sector and the broader economy. Shaheera high...

Local Coal for Power: Impact on Communities and Environment CoalKtha," our guest is Mr. Abdul Rafay,  an advocate affiliated with the law firm Alternative Law Collective. He is actively involved in promoting social, economic, and environmental justice. The Government of Pakistan has recently announced plans to use local coal for electricity production and is considering launching a rail system to...

The Government of Pakistan has decided to shift the imported coal-powered plants in the country to domestic coal. In our radio program, Azhar Lashari, Director of Pride, is discussing this decision and its implications.

Thar Coal Project: Media Coverage and Community Impact - A Discussion Senior journalist, the discussion focused on how Pakistani media is covering the Thar coal project while ignoring its impact on local communities

Discusses the infrastructre, population and life syle of Thar, the guest who is an activist Akash Hamirani and resident of Methi in detail discussed the implication of Thar coal project.

Discusses about the organisation that is Institute of econmoic & Energy Finance, and its operation where energy analysis are conducted in order to evluateed, Haniya the estemmed guest discussed that how alternative energy is more feasile enviornmentlyt and economically.

explore the impact of Jamshoro Power Plant and its impact on the community, the experts Mehwish Laghari & Irshad Laghari further elaborates that how this power plant will have effect on communities and their livelihoods, additionally coal as energy source was discuss as well.

Explores the profound impact of dams on the Thar community, with Dr Hassan Abbas the enviornmental scientist focusing on the adverse effects experienced due to the Gorano Dam. The forced consumption of toxic water from the dam has led to severe consequences, causing livestock deaths and jeopardizing the primary source of income for the people in the region. With discussions about the potential con...

Discuss the numerous challenges and hardships faced by Thari women. They are dealing with the adverse effects of development projects like the Gorano Dam, experiencing water contamination, loss of indigenous lands, and a threat to their traditional way of life. The exploitation by mining activities is causing health issues, and the promises of education and skill development from coal companies se...

Irshad Laghari, a seasoned Sindhi journalist, explores Tharparkar's history and its current engagement with Thar coal. He examines the social and political consequences of coal extraction on local communities, challenging the prevailing notion that coal signifies exclusive progress. Laghari recognizes diverse resistance voices, emphasizing the complex impact on Thari communities.

This program is about, Pakistan's shift to coal for energy is celebrated for energy self-sufficiency and affordable power. However, the impact on Tharparkar, the primary coal-bearing region in Sindh, is often overlooked. The speaker kamrankhosa highlights the unexplored costs of coal mining and power generation. Thousands of locals face livelihood losses, disrupted lives, and environmental deg...