Pakistan Secures $3.5bn for Reko Diq what it means, risks, and who wins

Construction site render for Reko Diq copper-gold mine in Balochistan

Pakistan has reached a major milestone in its long, fraught effort to unlock the Reko Diq copper–gold deposit: key financiers have agreed a roughly $3.5 billion project-finance package to develop the mine, backed by a consortium of multilateral and export credit agencies and led operationally by global miner Barrick. This deal which pairs international capital […]

Breast Cancer Awareness & Support in Pakistan: Who’s Doing What, What’s Needed

Breast cancer awareness campaign by a Pakistani startup during Pinktober.

How Pakistani Startups and Organizations Are Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of illness and death among women in Pakistan. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), early detection has the potential to save thousands of lives each year. However, social stigma, limited access to screening, and […]