Reducing reliance on Energy Imports through ‘Green Taxes’?
June 21, 2022
The war in Ukraine and the resultant rise in global commodity prices sent economic shockwaves worldwide, with the South Asian region being no exception. In
Zahra Niazi
Research Assistant
Zahra Niazi
Professional Experience
Zahra Niazi is a Researcher at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad, Pakistan. She holds a Masters in Development Studies, with majors in Peace, Conflict and Development, from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. Her research interests include Sustainable Development, Peace and Development, and Development Economics.
Publications
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Compact Urban Development for Reducing Energy Usage in Pakistan
June 21, 2022
Today, an unprecedented energy crisis has gripped Pakistan as a supply crunch and an increase in energy prices puts persistent pressure on the economy and
Promoting Solar-based Microgeneration in Pakistan
May 16, 2022
The war in Ukraine and the resultant rise in global energy prices once again demonstrated the high vulnerability of Pakistan’s economy to external shocks, given
Internet of Things (IoT) and Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector
May 16, 2022
In recent years, the agriculture sector of Pakistan has been facing immense setbacks due to reasons including (but not limited to) rapid climate change, decrease
National Security Policy of Pakistan and Federal-Provincial Coordination
March 31, 2022
In a welcome development, the Prime Minister of Pakistan launched the country’s first National Security Policy (NSP) on 14 January 2022. Of significant importance is
A Case for Making Pakistani Cities Green
March 11, 2022
For many city-dwellers, urban green spaces, or the lack thereof, might only matter due to their role in beautifying the environment and providing sites for
