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Impact of Increased Taxes on the Salaried Class 0
- Blog, Economic Security
- July 19, 2024
Increased taxes on Pakistan’s salaried class erode disposable incomes, exacerbating economic burdens and hindering overall financial stability. Whenever there is revenue shortfall, salaried class gets targeted and bears the brunt of International Monetary Fund (IMF) and government policies. Increasing rates of electricity, gas, food and fuel have impacted the purchasing power of individuals throughout theREAD MORE
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy and Reframing its formulation 0
- Blog, National Security
- July 19, 2024
Structural changes are necessary for the foreign policy of Pakistan to achieve its objectives to the fullest. Over the years we have seen that this policy is not delivering the desired outcomes. For it to deliver results, the policy needs to be revamped in both diplomatic and economic fronts while keeping globalization under consideration. Policy-makersREAD MORE
Challenges and Risks associated with Operation Azm-e-Istehkaam 0
- Blog, Human Security
- July 10, 2024
Pakistan has got a lot to learn from its past experiences. The past experiences of Pakistan depict that military operations always come up with various challenges and risks, particularly related to life, property, security of the citizens and international standing of Pakistan. Operation Azm-e-Istehkaam, launched by the Pakistani military, is an extension of the ongoingREAD MORE

Role of Operation Azm-e-Istehkaam in Pakistan-China Relations 0
- Blog, Human Security
- July 10, 2024
Operation Azm-e-Istehkaam marks a significant juncture in evolving dynamics of Pak-China relations, encapsulating a strategic alliance rooted in mutual geopolitical interests and shared economic ambitions. Since the onset of CPEC, a mega economic project between Pakistan and China, there have been rising security concerns that have been effecting sustainability of the project along with overallREAD MORE
Congressional Resolution 901 and Pakistan’s Response 0
- Blog, Human Security
- July 10, 2024
The United States Congress in its house resolution 901, stated support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan shows Islamabad’s decreasing relevance for Washington. The resolution highlights several key points regarding the political situation and human rights issues in Pakistan. The move was not welcomed in Islamabad’s powerful quarters as federal ministers lashed out atREAD MORE
Striking a balance between the law and National Security of Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- July 4, 2024
Assistance from law is sought not only to protect the national security interests of the country but at the same time, a balance needs to be stricken between the two subjects. Three landmark decisions namely the 21st Constitutional amendment case, Information Technology case and the Cypher case are subjected to discourse in the following passages toREAD MORE