National Security

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

Parliament vs. Judiciary: lack of institutional independence 0

Blog, National Security
October 16, 2023

A new constitutional crisis has emerged in Pakistan, a country already engulfed in another political crisis for months that shows no signs of abating. The government introduced a bill in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament to curtail the Supreme Court's powers. The legislation, called the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023.READ MORE

Producing electricity from nuclear energy in Pakistan. What are the safety processes? Examples of previous incidents like Fukushima 0

Blog, Energy Security, National Security
September 15, 2023

Pakistan must transition to nuclear energy for electricity production as a cost-effective and reliable alternative to fossil fuels amid escalating energy costs. Rising electricity costs have triggered nationwide economic and social upheaval, sparking widespread protests. Pakistan's energy sector relies heavily on imported fossil fuels, accounting for up to 40 percent of primary energy imports. TheREAD MORE

Pakistan’s Energy Dilemma: Importing Oil and Gas from Central Asia and Iran 0

Blog, Energy Security, National Security
September 15, 2023

Pakistan's energy needs require imports from Central Asia and Iran but internal and external hurdles complicate its journey to energy security. The current fiscal year has seen a significant increase in energy prices in Pakistan as a result of several causes, including the post-COVID global recession, the crisis in Russia and Ukraine, the impact ofREAD MORE

WHY IS THE COST OF ENERGY RISING IN PAKISTAN?0

Blog, Energy Security, National Security
September 15, 2023

Mass mismanagement, fuel price adjustments, and taxes have increased the cost of electricity to an unprecedented level in Pakistan. The devaluation of PKR has surely increased the price of electricity in the country but this is not the sole reason. The issue was always there as the government had deliberately kept tariffs down with subsidies.READ MORE

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