Pakistan is once again under water. The recent floods have devastated communities, displaced hundreds of thousands, and left entire districts submerged. Families have lost their homes, farmers have seen their crops swept away, and livelihoods have vanished overnight. With roads destroyed and villages cut off, the images emerging from the affected areas are haunting reminders […]
Pakistan’s Progress Lies in Decentralisation
Pakistan turns 78 this year. With a population of nearly 255 million, the country remains a developing nation. In its lifetime, Pakistan has fought four wars, endured three military coups, countless unstable governments, over two dozen devastating floods and seven destructive earthquakes. Yet despite turbulence and crises, the state has survived, clinging to its sovereignty […]
Same Page, Different Story: The Tale of Two Hybrid Systems
When the PTI government assumed power in 2018, it promised a “Naya Pakistan.” What the nation received instead was a government consumed almost entirely by political victimisation under the banner of “accountability.” Economic growth, infrastructural development, and governance reforms took a back seat as the administration devoted its energies to arresting rivals and waging political […]