A new era of pressure politicson November 5, 2019“The people . . . begin to be tired of an excess of democracy” –Alexander Hamilton, June 19, 1787, The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787. Pakistan has recently seen a proliferation of different kinds of protests- the so-called Dharnas. Characterised by more rigid stances and new techniques of pressure politics against the elected […]
Unlocking flexibility for renewable energy transitionon October 7, 2019Pakistan is blessed with enormous renewable energy resources. Nevertheless, against its abundant potential, the continuous reliance on large base-load power plants and the existing remarkably low share of renewables in the energy mix–four per cent of installed capacity and two per cent of power generation–is often intriguing for observers. While there are several challenges to […]
Brazen Day Light Robbery; India finally invaded Kashmir!on August 8, 2019Amid placing thousands of troops in Kashmir, putting prominent Kashmiri politicians under house arrest, suspending internet and phone coverage, banning public gatherings, closing schools, the largest democracy of the world in a rushed unilateral move revoked Article 370 putting an end to the seven decade long special autonomous status of Kashmir. The bold move once […]