Pakistan is economically improving, but it remains too dependent on foreign financing, Gulf remittances and vulnerable fuel routes to absorb the economic effects of a prolonged regional war. Stronger reserves, record remittances and IMF support make a short-term disruption relatively easier to handle, but it has limits. Pakistan has no working national emergency fuel reserve,READ MORE
The disruption within market regulations in Pakistan stems more from structural deficiencies in the context of enforcement of the law and a decentralized governance system. The matter has risen to prominence within the context of the national discourse as the government tries to institute economic reforms like early business closure policies for the conservation ofREAD MORE
The national stability of Pakistan depends upon the fair resources distribution and an effective administrative structure. The National Finance Commission (NFC) Award has always remained a sensitive political issue due to its outdated formulas of resources distribution. Similarly, the problems of most of the districts of Pakistan remained unaddressed due to the weak administrative structure.READ MORE
Afghanistan’s frontier remains one of the most fragile regions in South-Asia, defined by porous borders, militant safe heavens, and overlapping spheres of influence. Since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, instability along the Afghan frontier has continued to spill into neighboring countries, forcing Pakistan, Iran, and China to face both security and economic challenges.READ MORE
The Gaza war has once again captured the world's attention, with horrifying photos of civilians suffering dominating world headlines. In response, the United States has come forward with a peace plan that promise to bring humanitarian relief, rebuild the devastated infrastructure of Gaza, and set out a political course of action. On paper, this U.S.READ MORE
Illegal Afghan refugees pose a serious security threat to Pakistan’s stability. Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for decades, often at the expense of its national security. It began as an act of hospitality during Soviet invasion in 1979 but now it has become more of the challenge for Pakistan. Today, after almost four decadesREAD MORE