Constitution, Crisis, & Tourism in Kashmir with Midhat Shahzad

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Join us as we speak to Mrs. Midhat Shahzad, the former Secretary for Tourism, Information, and IT for the Govt. of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. We discuss the special status of Kashmir & GB, the constitution, the ongoing development work, and the increased focus on tourism in Kashmir.

Mrs. Midhat Shahzad talks about how she and her team chalked out the first-ever Azad Jammu and Kashmir tourism policy (2019), which focuses on sustainable and inclusive tourism development. She also discusses how this policy is enabling and regulating private companies and groups to make the best use of the land and resources of Kashmir to make it a true haven for tourists.

How Tourists are Ruining Travel Destinations

Written by Pareesa Memon• April 26, 2024• 8:05 pm•

Tourism has long been a part of the world. It is also beneficial for the visited areas if done responsibly. However, the growing phenomenon of over-tourism has negatively affected the environment and landscape of the tourist spots and the lives of the local people. The tourism industry exploits the local areas, leading some to believe tourism is a neocolonial venture. Therefore, responsible and sustainable tourism is needed to rein in the negative aspects of over-tourism.

Analyzing the Iranian and Israeli Counter-Strikes

Written by Abdullah Nisar• April 25, 2024• 9:43 pm•

April has been eventful for security analysts and geopolitical experts. The long and bitter rivalry between Iran and Israel was fully exhibited by the repeated strikes and counter-strikes between the two. There is something oddly interesting about these retaliatory attacks, and Abdullah Nisar shares his take on the attacks between 1st and 19th April and how things will play out. Will Iran make its move against Israel for the Isfahan attacks?

PIA Losses Over the Years

Written by Fatima tuz Zahra• April 25, 2024• 6:31 pm•

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has faced financial troubles due to severe safety issues and has accumulated losses of billions of rupees. As the airline accrues more damages, the Pakistani government has decided to privatize it, leading to disagreements between different ministries. The airline’s CEO warns that if not restructured, its annual loss could reach Rs259 billion by 2030.

Provincial Power Up: Analyzing the Devolution of Power in Pakistan

Written by Fatimah Naeem and Haffiza Syeda Akzia Batool• April 21, 2024• 11:27 pm•

In Pakistan, the shifting patterns of political and military rules have had profound effects on the development of grassroots democracy, including on the form and design of local government institutions. Accordingly, the nation has been subject to both ‘dictatorial democracy’ and ‘democratic dictatorship’ in terms of its municipal governments. Fatimah Naeem and Haffiza Syeda Azkia Batool chart the evolution of decentralization, from the Devolution of Power Plan 2001 (DOPP) to the 18th Amendment.

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