National Security

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
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

Comparing NAP-2023 and UN COP-28 goals: What is doable for Pakistan?0
- Blog, National Security
- January 2, 2024
Pakistan stands among nations most vulnerable to the harmful impacts of climate change. Contributing less than 1 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions yet it is bearing substantial costs over the years due to recurrent climate induced disasters. These events, beyond causing the destruction of both infrastructure and livelihoods, claimed a considerable human toll. TheREAD MORE
Why Pakistan is sending back illegal immigrants?0
- Blog, National Security
- December 27, 2023
Pakistan has opted to repatriate undocumented migrants due to national security concerns. Despite Pakistan’s assertion that its October 3 directive, mandating the deportation of unauthorized asylum-seekers doesn't specifically target Afghan refugees, yet a widespread misconception lingers about its intent. Human rights activists and nationalist groups have engaged in debates and voiced criticism following the decision. Pakistan has shownREAD MORE
A Short History of Military Courts in Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 8, 2023
The establishment of military courts in Pakistan for civilian trials is not a novel concept but dates back to even prior than Ayub Khan’s regime. Beginning since the era of Liaqat Ali Khan, the legacy continues with disruptions time to time. Military courts in Pakistan have been established at various points in the country's history,READ MORE