Revocation of Article 370: A trap to derail Afghan peace talks?By: Asif Durrani on August 22, 2019What prompted the Modi government to take such a drastic measure by revoking Article 370 which allowed specific rights to the Kashmiri people. What was the hurry? Kashmiris were not running away with their geography or had attained the necessary wherewithal to declare Azadi; they were still under strict Indian control exercised through worst kind of human rights abuses reiterated by the UN Human … [Read more...] about Revocation of Article 370: A trap to derail Afghan peace talks?
Demographic transition and the brewing challengesBy: Fahim Nawaz on August 22, 2019“It is easy to ignore the poor if they are statistically invisible". This excerpt from the World Bank's Handbook on Poverty and Inequality bespeaks the indispensability of numerical data in foreseeing socioeconomic challenges and navigating those to the national policy compass for devising requisite interventions. Policy making, particularly in developing countries, is often constrained by the … [Read more...] about Demographic transition and the brewing challenges
Japan’s Foreign Policy-DeterminantsBy: Dr Khalil-ur-Rahman Shaikh on August 22, 2019Foreign policy of a country is based on some determinants. These are the factors which decisively play role in the formulation of the foreign policy. These determinants are changed with the passage of time to adjust foreign policy with new challenges and realities.There are two sources of the determinants i.e External and Internal or Domestic. Latter includes geostrategic location of a … [Read more...] about Japan’s Foreign Policy-Determinants
The legal case for KashmirBy: Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir on August 22, 2019The Kashmir dispute has many religious and political connotations that cannot be ignored. However, at the international stage, Pakistan must make a legal case for Kashmir, which means that it must finally move away from its support for a jihadist solution to pushing for a solution based on principles of international law. This should ideally begin with the State of Pakistan challenging the … [Read more...] about The legal case for Kashmir
Politics and policy: political plutoniumBy: Harlan Ullman on August 22, 2019In politics, contradictions abound. Today's opponent is tomorrow's ally. Yesterday's denial is today's policy. Yet, the linkage, tensions and symbiotic relationships between politics and policy are the heart of governing. That is one of many reasons why the United States is in such deep trouble and its broken government has floundered in providing viable solutions desperately needed by its … [Read more...] about Politics and policy: political plutonium
Agreed to disagree!By: Wajid Shamsul Hasan on August 21, 2019The 15-member UN Security Council woke up to world wide condemnation of the abrogation and gross human rights violations in Kashmir. Biggest demonstration was held in London where huge Kashmiri/Pakistani/Sikh Diaspora assembled chanting slogans, demanding AZADEE for the people of Kashmir.In a secret closed door deliberations that lasted nearly two days of debate among the Permanent and Non- … [Read more...] about Agreed to disagree!
Economic Front of Pakistan (PTI’s one year)By: Syed Ali Imran on August 21, 2019A Year is lapsed for PTI that came into power first time with rhetoric to make a new Pakistan by brining corruption free good governance. If one may execute a quantitative analysis, economic indicators may be assumed as a tool of performance together with recovery figures through accountability and broadening of Tax Net. Good news is that the Current Account Deficit (CAD) and Trade Deficit (Twin … [Read more...] about Economic Front of Pakistan (PTI’s one year)
Karachi – The lifeline of Pakistan is badly cloggedBy: Hassan Murtaza Syed on August 21, 2019The Baloch tribes from Balochistan and Makran settled a small village on the delta of Indus River near Indian Ocean back in late 1600 century. At that time it was named as Kolachi. These tribes came and settled here and started fishery business from this small village. With the passage of time in early 1700 century, these tribes started local trading from this village to Gulf regions. Later, the … [Read more...] about Karachi – The lifeline of Pakistan is badly clogged
Centaur of FriendshipBy: Sabah Aslam on August 21, 2019China has been always quotes as an all-weather ally to Pakistan. This mark is not been achieved in a day. Pakistan and China have always been close companions to each other whether its diplomatic or economic fronts. The "deeper than oceans" bond was initiated in 1951 when Pakistan was on the list of first countries who had recognized People's Republic of China after it officially ended its ties … [Read more...] about Centaur of Friendship
A protracted battleBy: Umair Jamal on August 21, 2019It's unclear what the implication of India's decision to abrogate Article 370/35A are going to be for India, Kashmir, and the region. What is certain is that the way abrogation of the Article 35A and 370 is going to alienate the Kashmiri population further. The detention of more than 4000 Kashmiri leaders over the last weeks indicate that New Delhi is clearly worried about the swelling rage in the … [Read more...] about A protracted battle
