Energy projects under CPEC on March 17, 2019Pakistan has exhibited a volatile and cyclical economic growth pattern over the past 70 years; going from bust to boom and back to bust again. In 2013, Pakistan was economically at an ebb with macroeconomic indicators at their worst, resulting in poor service deliverables. One of the manifestations was load shedding which had reached unprecedented levels both in the urban and rural areas. Pakistan … [Read more...] about Energy projects under CPEC
Operationalisation of Chabahar Port on February 27, 2019Amid the hostile environment between Pakistan and India, a major development has occurred in the region. Afghanistan began exports to India through the Iranian Chabahar port on February 24, exploring new avenues for economic restructuring. As per reports, 23 trucks carrying 57 tonnes of dried fruits, textiles, carpets and mineral products were dispatched from the western Afghan city of Zaranj to … [Read more...] about Operationalisation of Chabahar Port
Police service-challenges and reforms (Part-II) on February 25, 2019Based on the analysis and conclusions in the last portion of this article, the following recommendations are offered which are specific and can be implemented in a relatively short and medium term time. Necessary institutions aimed at ensuring community participation in police functions like Public Safety Commissions, and bodies meant for conducting accountability of police, i.e., Police … [Read more...] about Police service-challenges and reforms (Part-II)
Police service-challenges and reforms (Part-I) on February 22, 2019In Pakistan, the words “police” and “reforms” seldom feature in the same sentence. In fact, most Pakistanis would say that they are the antithesis of each other: one tied inexorably to a known but dark past, the other, by definition, points towards a time filled with uncertainty but not without a tinge of hope. Here lies the rub: as Pakistan slowly stumbles towards social and economic reformation, … [Read more...] about Police service-challenges and reforms (Part-I)
Workplace harassment law in Pakistan on February 13, 2019Sexual harassment is a breach of a person's basic right to dignity as enshrined in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Constitution grants every citizen the right to undertake any occupation, trade or business, which includes the right to a safe workplace. Workplace sexual harassment, on the contrary, discourages an individual from pursuing gainful employment and unfavorably … [Read more...] about Workplace harassment law in Pakistan
Police service-challenges and reforms on October 6, 2018In Pakistan, the words 'police' and 'reforms' seldom feature in the same sentence. In fact most Pakistanis would say that they are antithesis of each other: one tied inexorably to a known but dark past, the other, by definition, points towards a time filled with uncertainty but not without a tinge of hope. Here lies the rub: as Pakistan slowly stumbles towards social and economic reformation, the … [Read more...] about Police service-challenges and reforms
Pound of flesh on September 12, 2017 Last ten days of August has significantly changed the landscape in Pakistan politics as former president Asif Ali Zardari stands exonerated from the last reference against him in NAB and on the very same day NAB finalised home work against Nawaz Sharif for filing reference in the light of Panama Verdict. In this regard press conference held by former President Zardari where he discussed his … [Read more...] about Pound of flesh
Pak-China friendship dimensions on May 25, 2016Over the years, thanks to the nurturing of generations of leaders, and people from all sectors of both countries, Pakistan-China friendship has flourished, and currently Pakistan and China are celebrating 65 years of successful diplomatic relations. No matter how the circumstances have been in the two countries, how the dynamics of the region and the world changed, bilateral relations of Pakistan … [Read more...] about Pak-China friendship dimensions
