Pakistan government harassed and at times prosecuted human rights defenders, lawyers, and journalists for criticizing government officials and policies. Authorities used draconian sedition and counterterrorism laws to stifle dissent, and strictly regulated civil society groups and organizations critical of government actions or policies. Women, religious minorities, and transgender people continued to face violence, discrimination, and...

Accelerating the Global Transition to a Bio-based Economy: The Strategic Role of Policy The bioeconomy offers solutions to the most pressing challenges facing humanity, and effective policies have propelled groundbreaking technologies from the laboratory to widespread societal use. As tools evolve to more reliably harness biology for commercial applications, policy will continue to play a...