• Scope of E-Voting in Pakistan; Pros, Cons, Hurdles and the Way Forward

    Scope of E-Voting in Pakistan; Pros, Cons, Hurdles and the Way Forward0

    Electronic voting in Pakistan has enormous potential to improve democracy. With a growing urban population and increasing internet penetration, electronic voting can address several challenges faced by the traditional voting system in Pakistan. However, can the country actually move forward with initiatives like e-voting or i-voting given the nation's persistent political and economic unrest? E-votingREAD MORE
  • Pakistan and TTA-Why expectations of Pakistan were not met?

    Pakistan and TTA-Why expectations of Pakistan were not met?0

    The delicate relationship between Pakistan and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan is subject to upheavals and is complicated by the tale of two subsequent alliances. Recent events have shed light on these two parties' interactions, exposing an interconnected web of expectations that frequently go unfulfilled. The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan followed by withdrawal of NATO troops led toREAD MORE
  • Resurgence Amidst Political and Economic Instability

    Resurgence Amidst Political and Economic Instability0

    In the midst of Pakistan's political and economic unrest, the resurgence of terrorist threats presents a serious issue that demands immediate and targeted commitment in order to prevent further upheaval. Radicalization thrives in political upheavals and recessions as it can take advantage of the hole left by failing institutions and upended financial landscapes. The revivalREAD MORE
  • Need for Electoral Reforms in Pakistan

    Need for Electoral Reforms in Pakistan0

    Election reforms are the catalysts initiating the process of transformation, driving Pakistan's democracy to lose its old shell and emerge stronger, more vibrant, and truly reflective of its people's aspirations. The keystone of democracy is an election system that enables citizens to exercise their fundamental right to vote. However, elections in third-world countries are usuallyREAD MORE
  • Need for Improved Pak-Afghan Relations and Enhanced Cooperation to deal with entities like TTP: Suggestions and Recommendations

    Need for Improved Pak-Afghan Relations and Enhanced Cooperation to deal with entities like TTP: Suggestions and Recommendations0

    Geography and History chains Pakistan with Afghanistan, defined by shared commonalities but in a conflictual relationship. As for Pakistan, history can only narrate the tale of switching sides vis-à-vis Afghanistan. Despite hosting more than 3 million refugees and sharing important geographical and cultural affinities, Pakistan has failed to carve friendly relations with Afghanistan. To takeREAD MORE
  • Overseas Pakistani Voting Barriers and Way Forward

    Overseas Pakistani Voting Barriers and Way Forward0

    The right to vote for overseas Pakistanis is controversial as well as debatable among major political parties and bear financial and implementation constraints. After three decades of struggle, overseas Pakistanis got the opportunity to elect their home constituencies or government during PTI tenure in 2021. It was an act of joint sitting of both theREAD MORE