• Five Biggest Challenges to Pakistan’s Economy

    Five Biggest Challenges to Pakistan’s Economy0

    The current state of Pakistan’s economy is appalling. Several factors are said to be responsible for such precarious economic conditions both at the micro and macro levels, that include depleting reserves, inflation, low tax to GDP ratio, rampant corruption and ad hoc foreign policies. There is no doubt that all the aforementioned factors are somewhatREAD MORE
  • Pakistan and the IMF

    Pakistan and the IMF0

    Pakistan joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1950, three years after Pakistan’s inception. Pakistan, as a newly established country, was facing fiscal issues. Eventually, Pakistan became the new client of the IMF in 1958, when Pakistan, for the first time, knocked on the door of the IMF for a bailout. From 1958 until now,READ MORE
  • Legislature – Judiciary Tension: Continuation of the Old Rivalry with new Legislations

    Legislature – Judiciary Tension: Continuation of the Old Rivalry with new Legislations0

    The friction between two pillars of the state; legislature and the judiciary, has resulted into a legislation after the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023 became law. Further, on May 26, 2023, President Dr. Arif Alvi green signaled the Supreme Court (Reviews of Judgements and Orders) Bill, 2023 presented by Private Member MNA ShazaREAD MORE
  • The intersection of Free Speech, Disinformation, and Journalism

    The intersection of Free Speech, Disinformation, and Journalism0

    Pakistan is facing a major challenge to its public discourse and democratic values in the form of "disinformation." The proliferation of online disinformation has exacerbated problems related to accessing credible information, political polarisation, manipulation of social media discussions, trust in the news media, and the spread of hate speech. However, the issue of disinformation oftenREAD MORE
  • Disinformation campaigns against Pakistan

    Disinformation campaigns against Pakistan0

    The spread of electronic media and the digital revolution have turned the world into a global village. Information, news, and events can now travel anywhere in the world with no restrictions. Even before the governments can respond and exert control, these events tend to reach every living room due to social media. The social, economic,READ MORE
  • Disinformation & Lawfare

    Disinformation & Lawfare0

    Disinformation and lawfare are often linked because disinformation can support or justify legal action, while lawfare can be used to spread disinformation, making it a powerful and destructive force. Disinformation refers to false or misleading information that is spread intentionally to influence public opinion or to achieve a strategic objective. Disinformation can be used toREAD MORE