Let’s Talk Development

Host Asad Rahim Khan

Partner, Ashtar Ali LLP

Guest Dr. Rasul Bakhsh Rais

Professor, LUMS

Season 1 Episode 17
  • State

Afghan’s Forced Exodus: Justified or Unwarranted?

Dr. Rasul Bakhsh Rais and Asad Rahim Khan talk about the importance of protecting the rights of Afghan refugees in the country who have been residing here for several years and explore the causes behind the changes in policies regarding these refugees.
Host Tim Dobermann

Director of Research, IGC

Guest Faraz Hayat and Sugandha Srivastav 

Season 1 Episode 16
  • Environment and Climate Change

Responding to Pakistan’s Climate Crisis

Dr. Faraz Hayat, Tim Dobermann and Dr. Sugandha Srivastav discuss climate change in Pakistan in light of the ongoing COP28 negotiations where they examine the pace of progress towards reducing emissions globally. Focusing on the growing financing needs for undertaking mitigative and adaptative activities aimed at combatting climate change in Pakistan, they explore the various climate financing options available to the country which can help navigate the climate crisis.
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