Pakistan

All of our articles relating to Pakistan can be found here.

Pakistan’s Road to Nuclearization

Written by Hamra Tariq 7:08 pm

What was the journey like for Pakistan to become the first Islamic state with nuclear weapons? Hamra Tariq details the regional developments, the critical individuals involved, the power dynamics, and the stealthy operations that directed Pakistan’s road to nuclearization.
Read More Read More: Pakistan’s Road to Nuclearization

The Opportunities & Challenges of Using Social Media in Pakistan

Written by Kashaf Imran 8:06 pm

Kashaf Imran discusses social media and technology in the digital age. She also comments on the challenges and opportunities for Pakistan, with a particular focus on 5th-generation media warfare.
Read More Read More: The Opportunities & Challenges of Using Social Media in Pakistan

The Indian Subcontinent and the Remnants of British Raj

Written by Abrish Nayyar 1:15 pm

The Indian subcontinent has always submitted to different cultures, religions, and rulers, and the same happened when the British took over. Abrish Nayyar describes the various long-term effects of British colonialism in the subcontinent, with a focus on the eventual social, cultural, and psychological implications.
Read More Read More: The Indian Subcontinent and the Remnants of British Raj

The Economic Cost of Political Instability

Written by Laiba Umer Malik 7:47 pm

Afflicted by political instability and uncertainty, Pakistan has faced a difficult trail in economic growth. Laiba Umer Malik points out the economic costs that Pakistan has paid due to political uncertainty—elections, protests, and terrorism—in its history.
Read More Read More: The Economic Cost of Political Instability

Propelling Pakistan’s Automotive Industry to Embrace Technology

Written by PartEx Technologies 7:30 pm

In the automotive industry of Pakistan, procuring spare parts and then providing the same have always been burdensome. There are several reasons for the sluggish growth of this industry, but the overriding factor that’s holding it back is the lack of an adequate technological infrastructure.
Read More Read More: Propelling Pakistan’s Automotive Industry to Embrace Technology

Buzzwords in the National Climate Change Policy of Pakistan

Written by Seemal Nadeem 12:47 pm

Seemal Nadeem examines the climate change policies of Pakistan (2012 and 2021) to identify how terms like ‘sustainable’, ‘mitigation’, and ‘adaptation’ have been used. She also explains how these terms became a part of the development theory, and the implications these terms have for Pakistan and its policies.
Read More Read More: Buzzwords in the National Climate Change Policy of Pakistan

The Controversial Oil Deal Between Pakistan and Russia

Written by Amna Asif 7:11 pm

The Ukraine-Russian war has completely altered the global economic landscape. Prices of energy have rampantly increased, embargoes have been placed upon Russia, and chaos has erupted across the world. Amidst these turbulent times, Pakistan’s economy is maybe suffering the most. To keep its foreign reserves from falling further, Pakistan must seek out discounted energy imports. A deal with Russia would most certainly be welcomed as a respite for the energy-strapped nation.
Read More Read More: The Controversial Oil Deal Between Pakistan and Russia

Understanding the Regional Security Complex Theory in South Asia

Written by Asra Zahid 5:27 pm

The regional security complex theory (RSCT) is primarily based on the notion of security dynamics and regional models. According to Barry Buzan and Ole Waver, most threats travel more easily over short distances than over long ones, and security interdependence is normally patterned into regionally based clusters. Asra Zahid analyzes South Asia through the lens of the regional security complex theory at four levels: local, regional, interregional, and global.
Read More Read More: Understanding the Regional Security Complex Theory in South Asia

Arshad Sharif’s Death & the Suffocation of Free Speech

Written by Mahnoor Najeeb 12:07 pm

The recent assassination of the brilliant investigative journalist, Arshad Sharif, reflects the rising power of extremist ideologies and the diminishing space for political discourse. The dark past of Pakistan (as well as that of Kenya) in terms of assassination and forced disappearances calls for a fair investigation into the murder of Arshad Sharif. Investigating and sharing the truth is a right, and brutally murdering someone exercising that right is a crime against humanity.
Read More Read More: Arshad Sharif’s Death & the Suffocation of Free Speech

Why Prison Abolition is a Good Idea in Pakistan

Written by Tazmeen Imran 12:17 pm

Tazmeen Imran examines the prison abolition idea from the lens of the prison system in Pakistan. Seeing traditional prisons are no longer an effective method of punishment, she notes that the institution should possibly be abolished altogether. She lists down the apparent inadequacies of the traditional prison system in Pakistan, and then discusses the possible alternatives.
Read More Read More: Why Prison Abolition is a Good Idea in Pakistan

Myths Around Pakistan’s Nukes & National Security

Written by Brigadier Syed Mushtaq Ahmed 12:12 pm

Brig Syed Mushtaq Ahmed (Retd) dispels four virulent myths that have been making the rounds. These include: 1. Balkanization of Pakistan 2. Pakistan is a failed state 3. Pakistan is an epicentre of terrorism 4. The threat to Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. He believes that the common objective is to debilitate and defang Pakistan—the only Muslim nuclear power that could threaten US, India, and Israel.
Read More Read More: Myths Around Pakistan’s Nukes & National Security

Chipping Away at the Katas Raj Temples

Written by Azan Ijaz and Hanan Ijaz 12:02 pm

The authors recount their visit to the Katas Raj temples, a site of extreme cultural and religious significance. They shed light on the degradation of the site caused by both controllable factors like the government and multinational companies and uncontrollable factors like climate change.
Read More Read More: Chipping Away at the Katas Raj Temples

Pakistan-US Relations: As Fickle as the Weather

Written by Amna Asif 12:30 pm

The US has had a turbulent relationship with Pakistan since the country’s independence in 1947. Over the course of 75 years, minor changes have occurred in the way bilateral exchanges are conducted between the two nations. Despite the rollercoaster relationship, the US has assisted Pakistan by providing necessary loans, humanitarian aid, and military equipment during exigent situations. Moreover, the US is a major foreign direct investor in Pakistan’s economy, and its largest export partner. However, bilateral relations between the two have been deteriorating because of scathing remarks and underhanded activities.
Read More Read More: Pakistan-US Relations: As Fickle as the Weather

Pakistan Grants Tajikistan Access to Gwadar

Written by Areej Haider 12:12 pm

Due to its strategic location, Pakistan is a country that the Central Asian Republics cannot ignore. Areej Haider aims to explain the recent access to Gwadar for Tajikistan, its importance for both states, and future implications.
Read More Read More: Pakistan Grants Tajikistan Access to Gwadar

Propaganda Against Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: From “Islamic Bomb” to Biden’s Comments

Written by Sarmad Ishfaq 8:19 pm

For decades, the West has had its eyes set on Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, going as far as to stir up paranoia against it. The recent statement by President Joe Biden is just another notch in America’s extensive propaganda campaign against Pakistan. Sarmad Ishfaq points out the fallacies in the West’s perceived notion of Pakistan’s nuclear insecurity. He highlights how Pakistan’s nuclear weapons are secure and in turn proves that the countries questioning Pakistan have many nuclear-related issues themselves.
Read More Read More: Propaganda Against Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: From “Islamic Bomb” to Biden’s Comments

Pakistani Exports: The Struggling Cotton & Textile Industries

Written by Muhammad Bilal Farooq 12:32 pm

Despite being the 4th largest producer of cotton in Asia, Pakistan ranks 8th in the continent when it comes to its textile exports. Although Pakistan’s textile exports have increased in the last year, its textile industry has not been functioning up to its true potential. Noticing this, Muhammad Bilal Farooq identifies the multiple factors that have fettered the growth of Pakistan’s textile exports over the years. He suggests that Pakistan’s government and private sector take immediate actions to address these impediments.
Read More Read More: Pakistani Exports: The Struggling Cotton & Textile Industries

The Assassination of CJ Meskanzai: The Latest Victim of the Baloch Insurgency

Written by Mahnoor Najeeb 12:27 pm

The re-emergence of increased separatist movements is a direct consequence of trans-provincial alliances between Baloch and other separatist groups. The Baloch insurgents are now reaching new extremes – and have even started attacking high-profile individuals. One such tragedy was the senseless killing of Chief Justice Meskanzai.
Read More Read More: The Assassination of CJ Meskanzai: The Latest Victim of the Baloch Insurgency
Close
Click to access the login or register cheese