Victor’s Peace: Merits & Pitfalls
Victor’s Peace strategy is deployed when all peaceful means toward conflict are unsuccessful in de-escalating it. The ultimate goal of the intervening party is to establish durable and long-lasting peace, instead of prioritizing their strategic motives.
In theory, military overtaking has negative connotations but in places where negotiated peace fails time and again, the immediate solution is Victor’s Peace, conditions can always be negotiated afterward.
Hafsa Ammar provides both national and international as well as historical and recent accounts to illustrate the concept and dimensions of Victor’s Peace.
What Does 2023 Hold for Pakistan?
In just the last two months, significant political harm has been done to the government, to major institutions and their reputations, as well as to the general elite. This is a direct result of the issues posed by inflation and the additional drastic deterioration of consumer capabilities.
Hina Anwar believes that the comparative economic advantage of Pakistan’s rivals (e.g. India) will further pull the country into political and economic crises.
Such crises are likely to manifest in the short term, as a fresh wave of terrorist attacks by the TTP, Daesh, and the separatists in Balochistan.
A Disaster Management Information System (DMIS) in KP
The risk of disaster in Pakistan is among the highest in the world and is primarily fueled by the country’s exposure to earthquakes, high levels of flooding, and drought.
The Disaster Management Information System (DMIS) has been introduced in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to ensure that disaster management authorities have quick access to the exact information that can be used to take instant action.
PEDO to Market Its Carbon Credits Via World Bank
The KP government’s Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) has been producing clean energy for three decades now.
In view of that, the organization could bring in 60 million USD annually if it were to market its carbon credits through the World Bank.
The FIR in Pakistan’s Criminal Justice System
The First Information Report (FIR) is a written document by the police that begins criminal proceedings in Pakistan.
In this piece, Ali Hamza shares the importance and evidentiary value of an FIR through different case studies.
IMARAT Group Produces Pakistan’s First Unicorn
It seems like the continuous hard work and dedication of the IMARAT Group of Companies is only pushing the company to greater heights. The Group, which has been receiving the ICCI Presidential Awards consecutively during the last three years, has now achieved another massive milestone.
Graana.com, a company under the IMARAT Group, is reportedly Pakistan’s smartest property portal. It has become the country’s first homegrown unicorn. That means that the company has reached an investor valuation of $1 billion USD!
The PML-Q Breakup: Family Feud or Brilliant Politics?
PML-Q has recently been in the limelight due to the conflicts happening within the party. In a shocking turn of events, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi have parted ways, with Elahi now pledging loyalty to PTI.
Aleena Imran discusses how the tight-knit cousins have pledged their loyalty to different political figures throughout history – just to protect their own interests.
She also notes how this televised feud could be a part of their political strategy, so that the ‘Chaudhrys win’ – no matter which party is in power.
The F9 Incident
Pakistan’s constant ranking as the worst or second worst in the Global Gender Gap Report should have been the clarion call for urgent action.
However, the recent incident in which two men gang-raped a woman in one of the most prominent and supposedly safe parks in the country tells a somber story of criminal negligence and inaction.
PML-N’s Future: Abbasi’s Resignation and Maryam Nawaz’s Elevation
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s resignation in the wake of Maryam Nawaz’s appointment as senior VP and chief organiser led to speculations about his continued membership of the party.
Would this resignation and appointment widen the intra-party divisions, leading to prospective defections of senior members of PML-N?
Pakistan’s Governance Implosion Syndrome
Mir Adnaz Aziz finds there to be discordance between the people of Pakistan and the ruling elite.
Citizens are now beginning to realize that the government has never really served them. In fact, the public has been on the receiving end of the injudicious and hasty decisions of the politicians.
Pakistan Wins the 21st Asian Junior Squash Championship
On 12th February, Pakistan’s junior squash team won against India in the finals of the 21st Asian Junior Squash Team Championship with a 2-0 score. The Pakistani team also defeated both South Korea and Malaysia in the semi-finals.
Understanding the Value of Liberal Arts Education in Pakistan
A liberal arts education offers a multidisciplinary curriculum, including social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences, among others.
Sameer Sohail finds there to be a palpable absence of liberal arts education in Pakistan.
He believes that a liberal arts education would help strengthen the Pakistani economy, contribute to holistic futures, and prepare individuals for success in all aspects of life.
The Relevance of Neorealism in Understanding the Kashmir Conflict
Neorealism views power as a tool for advancing the objectives of the state.
This paper reveals that, from a neorealist standpoint, the main objective of the Pakistan-India conflict regarding Kashmir is to advance national interests.
By incorporating Kashmir, the nation would gain enormous advantages in terms of social, political, and economic development due to the region’s abundance of resources and natural beauty.
Pakistan-IMF: The Ninth Economic Review
As the international market continues to become competitive, countries such as Pakistan are increasing their dependence on the IMF.
The loan programs come with terms and conditions highlighting austerity for rebalancing the government’s books. However, these deals have been observed to exacerbate economic inequality in Pakistan.
Following the current political turmoil in Pakistan, the interim set-up has negotiated yet another deal that has directly affected the exchange rates.
In order to understand the current situation, Zainab Haseeb gives an overview of the 9th economic review of a $7 billion loan program.
Combatting Street Crimes in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) reported an unprecedented spike in street crime, at a time when the country is gripped by political instability, crippling inflation, climate change, food insecurity, energy predicament, and economic crises.
The uptick in street crimes has created even more uncertainty and fear in the country, one that has a flawed social control mechanism and a weak criminal justice system.
Pakistan Navy Returns with Aman-23
With the rising influence of the Indian Ocean, Aman-23 by the Pakistan Navy is planned with the idea of acting as a conduit between regional and extra-regional navies. The Aman exercise is expected to project a positive image of Pakistan as a country contributing towards regional peace and stability.
The Reasons Behind the Complicated Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan
In most third-world countries, after the colonial period, civil-military relations (CMR) were characterized by military interventions in politics and insubordination to civil control.
Brigadier Syed Mushtaq Ahmed examines the reasons for the widespread influence of the armed forces in the domestic political scene.
He also explores how civilian regimes have attempted to ensure the subordination of the military to their authority.