IndusCast

Join us for an insightful radio program as we explore the topic of renewable energy and climate change policy in Pakistan. Our guest speaker brings over five years of professional experience in this field, both at the national and international levels. Currently working with (SDPI) on renewable energy and climate-smart innovative technologies, Ms. Saleha Qureshi  has been actively involved in shap...

In today's program, we will shed light on how innovative technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can help us fight climate change and build a sustainable future for Pakistan. We'll discuss these tech tools in easy-to-understand language and highlight their role in everything from city planning to water management. #ClimateChampions, #T...

Join us for "A Plastic Predicament: Paving Pakistan's Path to Renewable Revolution," a 30–35-minute radio program that dives deep into the pressing issue of plastic pollution and its impact on Pakistan's environment. We'll explore the potential for transitioning to renewable energy sources as a sustainable solution to combat climate change and mitigate environmental degradati...

We had the privilege of interviewing Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fahim Khokhar, a renowned expert in environmental sciences and a Tenured Professor at the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology (IESE, SCEE, NUST) in Islamabad, Pakistan. Dr. Khokhar holds a Doctoral degree from Germany and has complet...

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#IndusCast The Indus basin remains the lifeline of Pakistan, as the Indus River provides the country with its unique identity. As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Indus River and its tributaries have shaped Pakistan's rich and diverse culture. Social, political, and above all, economic lifestyles are directly associated with the Indus. The 2022 floods have highlighted not only...

Ms. Sumaira Gul is serving from last 16 years in Dr Akhtar Hameed Khan Memorial Trust (AHKMT) as Program Manager Now working as CEO. AHKMT is working in the marginalized areas of Pakistan since 2000 for the provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services in different cities of Pakistan, with the collaboration of local government and civil society organizations. Under Her supervision AHKMT has...

#IndusCast The Indus basin remains the lifeline of Pakistan, as the Indus River provides the country with its unique identity. As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Indus River and its tributaries have shaped Pakistan's rich and diverse culture. Social, political, and above all, economic lifestyles are directly associated with the Indus. The 2022 floods have highlighted not only...

Ms. Aisha Shahzad, is the CEO of Research for Enterprise Development, commonly referred to as RED Farms. Aisha is a highly accomplished businesswoman who has established a successful women-led business. In addition to running her own poultry farms, she provides consultancy and advisory services to new startups and women-owned businesses. RED Farms is the first women-owned hatchery set up of 100,00...

#IndusCast The Indus basin remains the lifeline of Pakistan, as the Indus River provides the country with its unique identity. As one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Indus River and its tributaries have shaped Pakistan's rich and diverse culture. Social, political, and above all, economic lifestyles are directly associated with the Indus. The 2022 floods have highlighted not only...

Dr. Hassan Abbas is an accomplished expert in hydrology and water resources. He earned his PhD in Water Resources from Michigan State University, USA, and his Masters in Hydrogeology from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia. With over 30 years of professional experience in the water sector, Abbas has worked extensively in Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, an...

Muhammad Mustafa Amjad is a climate change and energy researcher hailing from Pakistan. Presently, he is serving as a Program Manager for Renewables First, an energy and environment think tank based in Pakistan. He holds a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Renewable Energy and Policy from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Both Mustafa and his organizati...

Dr. Daanish Mustafa obtained his PhD in Geography from the University of Colorado. He has taught at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, and later at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, before finally finding his intellectual home in the Department of Geography. During his tenure at King's College London, he was awarded the School of Social Science and Public Policy excellence...

Dr. Ahsan Kamal, a professor of Sociology, talks about the ecology of Pakistan's vulnerable communities and the social costs of mega projects. He is of the opinion that there is hope now, as there is a big difference in thinking between the financial institutions of the 1950s and 1960s and recent mega project planners. Since the inclusion of sociologist Michael Chernia on the board of the Worl...

Haroon Baluch teaches Journalism and is one of the pioneers in Pakistan doing a Ph. D. in Constructive Journalism. He thinks that our mainstream media is excessively negative biased. Giving some examples, he says that there are so many constructive stories around us that are not becoming the subject of our media. On Climate Change and Journalism curriculum, he agrees that there has been no serious...

Dr. Hassan Abbas talks about the high value of Water Economics. He believes that Pakistan has not yet utilized the valuable economic engines of the water economy being used around the world. According to Dr. Abbas, Pakistan has an abundance of water from nature, but unfortunately, we are not managing it properly. He thinks that Pakistan needs to work through Hydro Diplomacy as one of the valuable...

Dr. Tahir Jamil, a professor of International Politics and Public Policy, discusses the significance of the Indus River and international commitments to protect Amazon and Indus Basin. Dr. Jamil has conducted comparative research on the effects of Mangla and Terbella Dam on affected communities, highlighting the irreparable social costs and impact on displaced communities. #IndusCast The Indus bas...

Anila Ansari, a Scotland based Pakistani, Traveler and vlogger on tourism, art, and cultural heritage, runs her own YouTube channel called "Scotistani." Despite promoting tourism in Pakistan through her efforts, she is concerned about physical security issues and unsustainable tourism infrastructure in the country. #IndusCast  The Indus basin remains the lifeline of Pakistan, as the Indus Riv...

Mohammad Badar Alam, CEO of a think tank called Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED), shares his insights on inequalities, vulnerable communities, and climate justice. As a prolific journalist with experience in the editorial team of English press in Pakistan like Herald and The News, he fears that young people's media avoidance trends pose a direct threat to democracy. #Ind...

Dr. Hassan Abbas, an expert in water management and environmentalism, discusses the issue of water security and scarcity in Pakistan. According to Dr. Abbas, Pakistan's water resources are being severely misused. He argues that the situation cannot even be called mismanagement, as there is simply no management of either underground or surface water resources. He strongly believes that there is no...