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Conservation: Peacocks no more? 05 August, 2013

LEAD Fellow Nasir Ali Panhwar writes about the deadly Newcastle virus which is spreading fast in the peacock population of Thar and have killed number of peacocks so far. Experts say that a two-pronged strategy needs to be developed to handle this issue; as an immediate step efforts may be undertaken to contain further spread of the virus in other birds along with treatment of the affected birds, while in the second step risks and threats to the biodiversity of Thar may be addressed. Read More

Northeast Pakistan hit by 'surprise' floods, as monsoon rains intensify, 05 August, 2013

LEAD Fellow Saleem Sheikh writes about unexpected heavy rains in the northeastern districts which have taken weather experts by surprise. Experts say that despite our prediction that this year monsoon rains across the country would remain normal with no possibility of flooding, heavy rains in the northeastern districts shows how monsoon rains have become erratic and unpredictable in timing, volume and intensity. Read More

Eminent lawyer Babar Sattar joins LEAD Pakistan Board of Governors, 26 July, 2013

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Babar Sattar has joined LEAD Pakistan Board of Governors. He has been co-opted by the Board in the 46th Board Meeting held at LEAD House on Friday 26 July, 2013. Mr. Sattar is eminent lawyer, political analyst and commentator. He is a partner at AJURIS, Advocates and Corporate Counsel, an Islamabad based Law Firm. Read More

Educational backwardness is bigger issue than energy, 22 July, 2013

CEO LEAD Pakistan Ali Tauqeer Sheikh has said that people think our biggest challenge is energy whereas i think our biggest problem is education because we have always neglected education sector in Pakistan . He said this while speaking to a TV Program on aired on Express TV. The program was organized by LEAD Pakistan under its project called ILM Ideas. The program was also attended by senior leader PPP Taj Haider, Senior leader PTI Asad Umer and senior journalist Zulfiqar Ghurmani. The program was moderated by Talat Hussain. Watch Prorgram

Government budget cuts threaten Pakistan's climate change efforts, 15 July, 2013

LEAD Fellow Saleem Sheikh writes about the sharp cut in government funds for Pakistan�s main climate change agency which has drawn strong criticism from climate change experts. Speaking to Reuters correspondent CEO LEAD Pakistan Ali Tauqeer Sheikh says that the meagre budget allocation reflects the government�s poor understanding of this. Read More

We can go solar next month, 15 July, 2013

CEO LEAD Pakistan while giving interview to The Friday Times said that Pakistan needs energy instantly and solar energy is the most viable option. There is sufficient indigenous capacity to make solar panels and batteries in Pakistan. We can go solar next month if we wish. All we need is commitment and transparency. Read More

The creativity that is in me, LEAD Fellowship has a big share in that: Fauzia Malik, 10 July, 2013

Fauzia Malik, Executive Director HRDN speaks about her experience of LEAD Pakistan Fellowship Program. Ms. Malik, who became LEAD Fellow of Cohort 7 in 1999, believes that the Fellowship Program was a flag for her career because it opened up space for learning, interacting and networking. Watch Video

Pakistan can expect worse heatwaves to come, meteorologists warn, 17 June, 2013

Near-record temperatures in Pakistan have claimed hundreds of lives and devastated crops in the third major heatwave in four years. But as temperatures on Friday dipped to under 38C (100F), signalling the end of nearly four weeks of blistering heat, leading meteorologist Qamar-uz-Zaman warned that the country could expect longer, more intense and more frequent events in future. Read More