National Security

The Post-Election Political Economic Challenges for Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- March 25, 2024
Pakistan's recent election brought a new government under 25th Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif. While leadership may have changed, the challenges remain. The incoming government faces daunting task of tackling complex political and economic issues that have plagued Pakistan for years. Amidst the soaring inflation and a divided parliament, the new leadership must act swiftly toREAD MORE
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

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