Electoral reforms – put the last first
Election expert questions the motivations behind the new desire for political parties to form another parliamentary committee on electoral reforms, given they had passed the Elections Act 2017, which had been approved after extensive consultations across the board, and the committee had met over 70 times beforehand.
Overseas Pakistanis: Hail, the new Kingmakers
The author addresses why Overseas Pakistanis should be allowed to vote, given that common objections include that they are seen to have no skin in the game or don't know what is happening in the streets of Pakistan.
Criminal justice response to extremism in Pakistan: Priyantha case
The battery of defense lawyers attacked the charge of Qatl-e-Amad (murder) by arguing that as the accused were armed with bricks and sticks, their intention was not to kill the accused as they did not use weapons against the victim.
The blood borders map and the Middle East
The proposed map conforms to the proxy wars waged by the US and its allies in the Eurasian landmass for the last almost half a century. It envisages a Kurdish state carved out from the Kurd-dominated areas of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria.
The regime never changes in Pakistan
Today no one can stop people from expressing themselves. Even abuse of expression cannot be stopped. This age is routinely referred to by the military establishment as one of the most potent tools in Fifth generation warfare.
Thoughts on political imbroglio in Pakistan -Part 2
IK riding on the pinnacle of the popularity wave is demanding early elections and is buoyant that his party will achieve a landslide victory. The ad-hoc regime in power on the other hand wants to delay elections as much as possible under the plea of electoral reforms,
From Umpire to vampire: From same page to different language
The military role in politics must be curtailed but it would be preferable to do it from within the system. Military gained the clout it has over many decades and once tasted, they will not concede it in a day or year.
New IMF program for Pakistan: Analyzing the rerun of balance of payment challenges
As the new Shehbaz Sharif-led government negotiates with the IMF for yet more financing, economic expert highlights the looming issue of the balance of payments.
Questioning Pakistan’s future under current political turmoil
In 2010, a constitutional amendment was adopted which strengthened not only the parliament but also the position of the Prime Minister, the power of provinces, the central government and the independence of the judiciary.
Why contesting Russia requires renewed US engagement in Central Asia?
It would also mean enlarging the figurative battlefield to include not only military and financial support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia but also the strengthening of political and economic ties with former Soviet republics.
Hate speech and it’s impact on Pakistan’s democratic path
As the fever of hate speech grips the country, planted hatred, tales and deliberately spun false statements, threaten the integrity of the state’s institutions and key pillars, the influencers and the leaders must instead serve as examples of tolerance, respect, inclusion and peace.
Pakistan’s peaceful uses of nuclear energy
To overcome the rising energy and economic issues, Pakistan is trying to enhance the role of nuclear and renewable energy sources in the overall energy combination. Pakistan aims to generate 8,800 MWe of electricity using nuclear energy.