Blog 3 Columns

COVID-19 and Action in Aid of Civil Power 0
- Backgrounder, Human Security, National Security
- May 27, 2021
On 23 April 2021, the Federal Government deployed Pakistan’s Armed Forces in aid of civil administration to ensure that the public adheres to the precautionary measures as notified by the Federal Government. This action was taken following the rise of cases in India where the healthcare system is burdened by a staggering shortage of oxygen
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In Search of Accountability: Justice Qazi Faez Isa vs The Supreme Court 0
- Commentary
- May 21, 2021
Background In regard of the facts concerning Justice Isa’s case, relating to his wife’s properties in London, The government filed a reference against Justice Isa, claiming that he was guilty of misconduct, under Article 209 of the Constitution, for failing to disclose properties in the name of Justice Isa’s family members (in particular his wife). Justice Isa
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Addressing the Third Wave 0
- Blog, Human Security
- May 21, 2021
Throughout history, pandemics such as The Plague and the 1918 Spanish flu have infected and killed millions of people and have caused extreme economic damage. Not only the developing countries, even developed countries have faced the harsh impacts of pandemics. Currently, the world is trying to combat the covid-19 pandemic. The world currently has more
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Are back-channel talks what we need?0
- Blog
- May 21, 2021
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
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What’s happening with Afghanistan Peace Process?0
- Blog
- May 3, 2021
Afghanistan 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
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A History of Police Reforms in Pakistan 0
- Blog
- April 26, 2021
Brief 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
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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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COVID-19 and Action in Aid of Civil Power 0