Today’s digital age is evolving rapidly. The idea of infrastructure is changing. Infrastructure is no longer confined to physical structures like roads and bridges. Digitization is important for an interconnected world. Digital infrastructure is key to economic growth and societal progress. It supports services like hospitals, schools, energy, and agriculture. They depend on connectivity and…
Pakistan, with a population of 231.4 million, faces severe challenges as heavy rains and floods impact over 33 million people. Climate change has led to the loss of 1,500 lives and destruction of 1.7 million homes. Global floods have surged by 134% since 2000. Lahore, Pakistan, recently ranked as the world’s most polluted city, struggling…
38% of the world’s land is used for agriculture. Agriculture sectors and farmers worldwide are struggling with the impacts of climate change on their livestock and crops. The global agri-food system emits one-third of greenhouse emissions. Global food demand is estimated to increase to feed a population of 9.7 billion people by 2050. That demands…
Do you know about 67 lac Pakistani kids don’t go to school due to the unavailability of a proper school system? The Uplift Development Program is steering a transformative initiative. Under this project, we are breathing life into schools, communities, and the futures of countless Pakistani children. Uplift’s First School Renovation ProjectIn the center of…
Pakistan is facing an environmental crisis. This includes deforestation, land-degradation, water scarcity, air pollution, climate change, and loss of biodiversity. Pakistan’s forest cover is almost lost. Soil erosion, floods, droughts, landslides, and reduced agricultural productivity are common occurrences in the country. Climate change threatens food, water, health, and economic security in Pakistan. The government of…
Pakistan faces a persistent challenge of food insecurity. The issue of food insecurity is impacting millions of Pakistanis and hindering the nation’s progress. Pakistan has a population of 245 million of which 25% is undernourished. 48% of children under the age of five are under-size. 30% of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are malnourished. These numbers…
Electricity is a basic need for our modern world, but the costs associated with it can be confusing, especially when terms like “capacity charges” come into play. These charges significantly impact the total cost of electricity. Understanding them is important for consumers and policymakers or investors. This research by Uplift aims to explain capacity charges,…