The nations of Pakistan and India have always had their differences. Unfortunately, the history the two nations share is not a peaceful one, filled with political unrest. The matter of Kashmir has been the predominant cause of conflict and is a topic which seems to be become more sensitive as time passes. However, it has
READ MOREAfghanistan emerged as a significant U.S. foreign policy concern in 2001, when the United States, in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, led a military campaign against Al Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban government that harbored and supported it. In the intervening 19 years, the United States and the Afghan Taliban have
READ MOREBrief History In the aftermath of the War of Independence of 1857, which seriously challenged British rule over the subcontinent, the Police Commission of 1860 recommended the abolition of the Military Arm of the Police; the appointment of an Inspector General of Police in the Province; and the placement of police in a district under
READ MOREThere are three branches of law in any democratic country: the legislators, the judiciary, and the executives. From them, it is the executives who have the job of applying the laws of their country effectively and the police falls well within this branch. But, applying the laws requires for the police to be aware of
READ MOREAny sustainable change to take place, community engagement needs to be at the center of any policing reform in Pakistan. Policing in any society is at the core of the wellbeing of the community and a prosperous and safe neighbourhood is often a direct result of cooperation between the police and the community it serves.
READ MOREThe past year has seen much discussion on the negligence and incompetence of the police around the world. The George Floyd incident brought to light how missed of police power which can result in major harm. Pakistan has also recently seen some incidents resulting in public uproar and calls for introspection the way police handles
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