The continuous rise in inflation in Pakistan presents a multifaceted threat to the national security of the country. It’s because of the reason that it erodes its economic stability, provokes social unrest, and heightens its vulnerabilities across the broader geopolitical landscape. With dwindling purchasing power, the citizens of Pakistan are facing the intense challenge ofREAD MORE
Election reforms are the catalysts initiating the process of transformation, driving Pakistan's democracy to lose its old shell and emerge stronger, more vibrant, and truly reflective of its people's aspirations. The keystone of democracy is an election system that enables citizens to exercise their fundamental right to vote. However, elections in third-world countries are usuallyREAD MORE
Geography and History chains Pakistan with Afghanistan, defined by shared commonalities but in a conflictual relationship. As for Pakistan, history can only narrate the tale of switching sides vis-à-vis Afghanistan. Despite hosting more than 3 million refugees and sharing important geographical and cultural affinities, Pakistan has failed to carve friendly relations with Afghanistan. To takeREAD MORE
The right to vote for overseas Pakistanis is controversial as well as debatable among major political parties and bear financial and implementation constraints. After three decades of struggle, overseas Pakistanis got the opportunity to elect their home constituencies or government during PTI tenure in 2021. It was an act of joint sitting of both theREAD MORE
Environmental proximity between Pakistan and India makes the two neighbouring countries similarly vulnerable to climate induced threats. Patterns show that climate disasters in Pakistan are replicated on the eastern side of the border and vice versa. In 2022, flash floods during monsoon season unleashed havoc in Pakistan killing up to 1700 people and displacing millions.READ MORE
Amidst an uncertain political transition in Pakistan, the constitutional role and powers of caretaker government and their potential expansion is a subject of concern within various political spheres. Unlike in many other countries, where elected governments transition to caretaker administrations with limited authority, Pakistan follows a unique approach. Non-elected administrators are appointed to oversee day-to-dayREAD MORE