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
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
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
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
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
The interim Taliban government in Afghanistan has not been integrated into the international community two years after their takeover of Kabul. Root causes of Afghanistan’s isolation since August 2021 lie in the continuation of Taliban administration’s conservative policies and their failure to honour the Doha Agreement. The aura and mindset of Taliban of the twentyREAD MORE
Road leading to a food secure Pakistan may seem bumpy at first glance but it is certainly not out of question. In the last few years, food price inflation has been on a continuous upward trend making it difficult for low-income households to access basic eatables. As of July 2023, prices of basic food commoditiesREAD MORE
Environmental proximity between Pakistan and India makes the two neighbouring countries similarly vulnerable to climate induced threats. Patterns show that climate disasters in Pakistan are replicated on the eastern side of the border and vice versa. In 2022, flash floods during monsoon season unleashed havoc in Pakistan killing up to 1700 people and displacing millions.READ MORE
Amidst an uncertain political transition in Pakistan, the constitutional role and powers of caretaker government and their potential expansion is a subject of concern within various political spheres. Unlike in many other countries, where elected governments transition to caretaker administrations with limited authority, Pakistan follows a unique approach. Non-elected administrators are appointed to oversee day-to-dayREAD MORE
