Javed Hassan, Chair of the independent think tank, Economic Advisory Group (EAG), presents a vision for the economic transformation of Pakistan at the beginning of 2022
Pakistan's policing challenges, in the first quarter of 21st century, are acute as the country's population, governance structures, security considerations, geography, colonial past, and politics directly affect the policing system in the country.
The new year brings an opportunity and dire need for the country to acknowledge the crucial role of women in its productive sectors if the country is to catch up to its regional neighbors. Pakistan ranks as the third worst country in global rankings for gender equality.
QUAD presents a convenient possibility to evolve into a security framework if Chinese designs get too aggressive for QUAD's liking. AUKUS, on the other hand, has clear, narrow objectives focused entirely on security and strategic containment of Beijing in the Indo Pacific.
Prior to their inevitable takeover, the incumbents had given the impression that they will adopt a more moderate approach once they take control of state affairs. However, the first few months of the new regime in Afghanistan have not instilled much confidence in the Afghan public.
Soon after the withdrawal of US and allied forces from Afghanistan, the international assistance to Afghanistan’s new government also ended. This left the new Afghan rulers and masses at the brink of the humanitarian crisis in the country.
Mr. Putin’s nationalist push in territories that were once part of the Soviet Union may be par for the course even if it threatens to rupture relations between Russia and the West and potentially spark a war. It helps Russia compensate for the strategic depth it lost with the demise of communism.
The Modi government of Hindu chauvinists and extremists has taken this repressive front to an even lower level — seeking a Zionist-type fascist solution in Kashmir by a settlement of Hindus in the Muslim majority valley to change its demographic character.
Unexpected, fast-moving, and violent developments such as the latest ones in that geostrategic Central Asian nation prompt speculation about their causes and outcomes, including the motivations of key stakeholders in Kazakhstan’s stability like Russia and Turkey.
Pakistan needs domestic legislation that protects the public from falsehoods, propaganda, and fake news as well as counters proliferation of the same. This legislation must not be aimed at gagging the media or discouraging healthy criticism.
Iran witnessed Islamic Revolution, while Afghanistan was invaded and then embroiled in a decade-long conflict followed by civil war. In the last 20 years, Iran has openly embraced rivalry with the USA and Israel along with a sectarian conflict with Saudi Arabia in the Middle East
General (R) Tariq Khan in this OpEd says, "I may have offended a lot of people by my suggestions on a technocrat govt. My recommendations seem to have affected numerous stakeholders... All the same, I will try and justify my position in a better manner"
