Blog 3 Columns

Pakistan’s border security: Challenges from Afghanistan 0
- Blog, Human Security, National Security
- December 21, 2022
It has been 75 years since independence and Pakistan still does not have a border policy. The recent National Security Policy 2022-2026 formulated by the government does not state clear objectives for border security and territorial integrity. The insecure borders invite smuggling, human trafficking, terrorism and many other problems that Pakistan has been facing forREAD MORE
Challenges for the Taliban Government in Afghanistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- December 21, 2022
International recognition is not the only challenge that Afghan government faces: economic collapse, cascading poverty, and terrorism are the tip of the iceberg. The government is in hot waters for breaking the Doha Agreement, harbouring Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and banning women from public life. Are the mounting challenges a means to an endREAD MORE
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Border Fencing 0
- Blog, Human Security, National Security
- December 21, 2022
Due to the persistent deadly attacks from the Afghan Taliban, Pakistan initiated the border fencing process in 2016. Pakistan and Afghanistan’s border has remained porous for a long time. To secure the border and to control cross-border movement, Pakistan’s military planned the border fencing. The military has already successfully covered a significant border area andREAD MORE

Carbon Emission: First World as Contributors and Third World as Receiver 0
- Blog, Climate Security
- December 6, 2022
Climate change is one of the most prevailing issues across the globe these days that have lured the focus of many researchers, professionals and decision makers, with having an adverse effect on developing countries. Climate change is the key cause of numerous issues for instance, global warming, and environmental instability, societal and economic issues. The
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Financial pledges at the COP 27 0
- Blog, Climate Security, Economic Security, Human Security
- December 6, 2022
The 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) this year announced the historic decision of establishing a fund for loss and damages for developing countries and small island states. Taken on the Egyptian soil of Africa, in Sharm el Sheikh, this declaration was ratified with the purpose
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Conference of Parties Backgrounder 0
- Backgrounder, Climate Security
- December 6, 2022
Every year world leaders gather to create a global response to the climate emergency. Each country on the planet is obligated under the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to “avoid dangerous climate change” and find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally in an equitable manner. COP stands for Conference of
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Climate-Induced Natural Disasters in Pakistan 1947-2022 0
- Backgrounder, Climate Security, Human Security
- December 6, 2022
Already suffering from the political and economic crisis, Pakistan faced massive floods this year, hitting different areas of the country, taking many lives and causing immense land destruction. These catastrophes result in long-term damage such as unemployment, displacement, food scarcity, diseases, and land destruction. Pakistan is witnessing natural disasters since its inception in 1947 and
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Pakistan’s Water Laws are Unable to Mitigate Climate Change 0
- Blog, Climate Security, National Security
- December 5, 2022
Pakistan’s water laws have been unable to protect its water resources amidst climate change. It ranks 8th on Web Relief’s Long-Term Climate Risk Index. Its high vulnerability to natural catastrophes has become a national security threat. According to USIP, Pakistan has witnessed more than 170 extreme weather events, over 9000 fatalities and around $4 billion
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The Pakistan Army Act (PAA), 1952, and Amendments So Far 0
- Backgrounder, National Security
- November 29, 2022
The Pakistan Army Act (PAA), 1952, was passed by the Parliament of Pakistan to establish a primary statute to govern the affairs of the Pakistan Army. Since its establishment, the Act has had several amendments made to it. Some of which were deemed controversial, and were declared by many as unconstitutional to an extent. This
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Pakistan’s border security: Challenges from Afghanistan 0