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Relationship between Political Transitions and Economic Stability 0
- Blog, National Security
- March 25, 2024
Political transitions are meant to create a peaceful, workable and stable environment, but in Pakistan, they are viewed with skepticism as often they affected negatively the economic prosperity of the country. Pakistan is a country with a history of political volatility and economic challenges. Throughout its history, Pakistan has experienced multiple political transitions, ranging fromREAD MORE
Silver Linings – General Elections 2024 0
- Blog, National Security
- March 12, 2024
Where proceedings and outcomes of February 8 General Elections remained more or less the same, there were a lot of positives that cannot be ignored. Polls ended with great hue and cry over massive rigging and discrepancies between forms 45 and 47. Except one political party, the PMLN, that claimed victory with mere 71 seats,READ MORE
Article 370 and 35A: Historical Background and Significance on Kashmir 0
- Blog, Human Security
- March 12, 2024
At the heart of Kashmir's intricate history and narrative lay Articles 370 and 35A, provisions within the Indian Constitution that granted Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) a unique, semi-autonomous status. However, these articles were abrogated in August, 2019, causing intense debate, reigniting age-old questions about identity, belonging, and the path forward for this sensitive region. InREAD MORE

The ICJ Ruling: What it Means?0
- Blog, National Security
- February 13, 2024
The International Court of Justice in Hague in a judgement announced that Israel must take action to prevent genocidal violence by its armed forces in Palestine. The ICJ ordained Israel to take measures to block and take punitive actions against incitement of genocide, and to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza and the occupied territories.READ MORE
Will General Elections bring Stability in Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- February 13, 2024
Elections in Pakistan are scheduled to be held on February 8. Free and fair elections should serve as a beacon of hope for political stability, paving the way for improving the investment climate and stimulating economic recovery. The transformative potential of democratic government is enormous. Conversely, flawed elections undermine democratic governance and prospects for economicREAD MORE
Ram Mandir: Significance for the Muslims of India 0
- Blog, Human Security
- February 13, 2024
The grand opening of Ram Mandir at the site of demolished Babri Masjid symbolizes Hindu cultural domination in a so-called secular India. The construction of Ram temple is the fallout of Indian Supreme court’s decision taken back in 2019 due to a longstanding Masjid-Mandir dispute. It has a background of bloody riots that erupted betweenREAD MORE