Pakistan’s history can be seen as a succession of initiatives towards achieving socio-political and national unity. The idea of a separate, independent state for the Muslims started to take root in India during the 1930s. It was believed that the establishment of an Islamic state would retain a cohesive Muslim society with a centre and […]
Social Protection Programs in Pakistan
Poverty remains a pressing challenge for Pakistan, impacting millions of lives and hindering the country’s socio-economic development. In a nation with a diverse population and varying degrees of economic opportunity, addressing poverty is paramount. Despite economic growth, the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen, leaving many struggling to meet their basic needs. […]
National Economic Plan and Sifc
Pakistan’s economic security is crucial, as it relies on economic sovereignty and independence. The country is currently facing high inflation, a plummeting thrift, and a struggling industrial sector. Pakistan’s external debt has risen, and its currency is trading at its lowest against the US dollar. International financial institutions are imposing tough conditions for loan facilities, […]
A Call for Afghans
The history of Afghanistan has been marred by decades of conflict, wars and political instability. These tumultuous events have had profound consequences not only for Afghanistan but for Pakistan as well, being neighbouring country. The conflict began when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to prop up a communist government that was facing resistance from various […]
Climate Change: A Looming Crisis
Climate change is a global phenomenon that has far-reaching consequences for the environment, economies, and societies around the world. Pakistan is no exception to the impacts of climate change. Despite being responsible for less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan is among the countries worst affected by extreme weather events due to climate […]
Not Seeing the Wood for the Trees
The gradual deterioration of social infrastructure, recurrent poverty, and growing regional disparities has eroded civil society in Pakistan. Gender-related crimes of various types, social and religious intolerance, disparities in educational systems, population explosion, food security, socioeconomic instability, health-care, law and order, unplanned rapid urbanisation, controlled media and crippled democracy, external war threats with neighbouring states, […]