In the complex tapestry of our environment, heavy metals play a multi-faceted role. They are essential for industry and technology, yet their accumulation poses an alarming risk to our well-being. The rise in industrial activities and urbanization has led to a surge in neurotoxic and heavy metals pollution, releasing these toxic elements into our air,…
Pakistan Railways (PR), the only railroad sector organization of Pakistan aims to provide a competitive, safe, reliable, market oriented, efficient, and environment-friendly mode of passenger as well as freight transport. As of June 2022, the total track length of PR was 11,881 kilometers consisting of 445 Railway stations whereas rolling stock consisted of 466 locomotives,…
As the title suggests, our study documents the impact of exposure and interactions on the post-conflict development of North Waziristan. It avoids the reductionist approach of subjecting the discourse around Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) to mere marginalized bodies. Instead, our study helps us understand how, through the ‘networks of interactions’ and exposure, returnees can meaningfully…
Pakistan’s water supplies are severely stressed because of climate change, rapid population increase, and poor water resource management raises serious concerns. Pakistan today faces an impending water catastrophe as water supply per capita has dropped by more than 80% over the past 70 years. Considering the dire situation, it stands out to be the top…
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method that implements a cryptographic protocol involving components of quantum mechanics. It enables two parties to produce a shared random secret key known only to them, which then can be used to encrypt and decrypt messages. QKD is a secure communication method for exchanging encryption keys only…
ISLAMABAD-As many as 31 researchers from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) have risen to prominence by standing amongst the world’s top 2% from amongst 100,000 top-of-the-line researchers in 2023. NUST has consistently made headway in its Research and Development pursuits, bolstering its way to the top in Pakistan, and building the nation…
