Blog 3 Columns

Police Training in Pakistan: the need to improvise 0
- Blog
- April 20, 2021
There 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
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Community Engagement and Police Reforms in Pakistan 0
- Blog
- April 20, 2021
Any 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.
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International Standards of Policing: What Can Pakistan Learn From It?0
- Blog
- April 20, 2021
The 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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A conversation with Ambassador Abdul Basit about the new tide of peace between Pakistan and India 0
- Commentary
- April 9, 2021
The relationship between Pakistan and India has recently moved towards a positive trajectory with both sides expressing their desire for peaceful relations. However, there are fundamental issues between the two sides such as Kashmir that remain unresolved. As Pakistan’s foreign policy is moving from geostrategic to geoeconomics, is it wise for Pakistan to form a
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An interview with Lt Gen Naeem Khalid Lodhi on India Pakistan Relationship 0
- Commentary
- April 9, 2021
The relationship between Pakistan and India has taken a positive turn. Both the countries seem to be working towards a friendly and peaceful relationship. However, there are many conflicts which are yet to be resolved, the biggest one of them being the Kashmir dispute. With the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi sending a letter
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The Heart of Asia Conference 2021 0
- Blog
- April 9, 2021
The Heart of Asia (HoA-IP) is also known as the Istanbul Process. It was founded on November 2n 201, in Istanbul Turkey. It is an international platform which was established in order to address the challenged and interests of countries in Asia, such as the incitement to religious hatred and discrimination and to combat hare
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The Indus Water Treaty 1960: Does India really want peace?0
- Blog
- April 7, 2021
Ever since the independence of Pakistan, there has been constant tension between the country and its neighbor, India. This tension has led to wars, animosity on international platforms and increased resentment in the hearts of both nations people for one another, despite the short periods of amity. A prime reason for this tension has been
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The incomplete peace project – Pakistan and India’s bilateral relationship 0
- Blog
- April 5, 2021
Pakistan and India have had sporadic episodes of peace in between long-drawn periods of hostility and turmoil. The two South Asian nuclear neighbors have been unable to form a lasting peace even when there have been leaders that have expressed goodwill. Fundamental issues like Kashmir have often been avoided in peace talks which have led
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Pakistan India Peace Process: Where Does Kashmir Stand?0
- Blog
- April 2, 2021
The rivalry between India and Pakistan has been long standing. Whenever we talk about India and Pakistan, Kashmir is a topic that always arises. Disagreements over water, accusations of suspicion and spying, ceasefire violations are some of the problems which have caused the relationship between the two become bitter. One of the most prominent conflicts
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Police Training in Pakistan: the need to improvise 0