Tag: Amir Hussain
Safeguarding involuntary resettlement – Amir Hussain
In a previous article on these pages – published on Feb 20, 2021 – I had presented a summary of the evolution of...
The masculinity of power – Amir Hussain
History, in a patriarchal society, is all about romantic indulgence with the past which is full of demons, fairies and witches to be overpowered...
PDM and the Senate – Amir Hussain
Following the defeat of the PTI in the by-elections, there has been another shock for the ruling alliance: the PDM’s joint nominee Yousaf...
Contextualizing climate change – Amir Hussain
In climate change research and practice, Pakistan lags behind other states in the region, despite the fact that it is one of the...
To my dear friend Zain – Amir Hussain
January 30, 2021 was a tragic day for those of us who lost a great friend, an upright human being, an avid...
Gilgit-Baltistan: after the elections – Amir Hussain
Amidst claims and counter-claims of transparency and rigging, the general elections in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) took place in a relatively peaceful environment in all 24...
GLOF, vulnerabilities and local action – Amir Hussain
In my previous article, ‘Integrating GLOF into policy’ (January 4), I argued that increased frequency of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) makes it...
UNHCR and the refugee crisis – Amir Hussain
According to the UNHCR, there are some 70.8 million forcibly displaced people across the world today including 41.3 million internally displaced persons, 25.9...
Ehsaas and the way forward – Amir Hussain
The writer is a social development and policy adviser, and a freelance columnist based in Islamabad.
In my previous article, ‘Inclusive social protection policy’ which...
Inclusive social protection policy – Amir Hussain
Social protection is a vast area, both as a policy discourse and as development practice which continues to evolve as the world faces new...