Pak Affairs

We have every right to protest to the US on these unsavory acts in US Congress and could also keep arguing, who gave the right to the US Congress’s Committee on Foreign Affairs to discuss human rights situation in Balochistan, but that will not serve any purpose. The problem will not end just by making noises. Neither an exaggerated sense …

The only way out of this confronting situation prevailing among the institutions of the Country is that there should be rule of law and all the institutions should obey the Constitution. This demands maturity from all actors involved in this crisis and the supreme responsibility is that of government, as much depends on its performance. A smooth relation among the …

CBMs are not a substitute for progress on dispute resolution and cannot thrive until efforts are made by both sides to improve relations. Confidence building measures (CBMs) are as old as conflict itself. They provide a measure of reassurance to belligerents so as to prevent conflict from breaking out. And in the process, allow time and space for the initiation …

This article explores the psychological, social, political and economic costs of war on terror waged by Pakistan on behalf of US. Since terrorist acts are goal-oriented and based on reason, they can’t be eradicated merely by military means. In view of this challenging reality this article evokes a human security compatible fight against terrorism. Rational choice theory is a framework …

In today’s context, what is important for Pakistan is the need to be stable politically and strong economically so as to be self-reliant and immune to external constraints and exploitation. This requires a holistic systemic change in our governance patterns. Indeed, history never looks like history when you are living through it. Within less than quarter of a century of …

The new generation of Kashmiri freedom fighters have put this struggle to a new level. They have dropped weapons and opted for offering their young blood and one obvious thing about the blood is that it cannot go unnoticed. Kashmir, the oldest unre-solved dispute in the world, a nuclear flashpoint and a cause of three wars between India and Pakistan, …

Much has been written on the issue of Kashmir and unless this issue is resolved, as per the wishes of the people of Kashmir, peace, stability and security in the region will remain illusionary. These resolutions are as valid now as they ever were for the reason being that the right of self-determination is and never was, subject to a …

Americans gathered the courage to indulge in such an activity due to the timidity shown by our Government over and over again. Has the evil been nipped in the bud when first such incident occurred, there would not have been any repetitions. Was it a coincidence or was it intentional to attack the Pakistan Army post at Slalah on 26/11? …

The aim of the bill is to reduce social injustice against women by discouraging several practices and customs in vogue in the country which are not only against human dignity, but also in contrast with Islamic injunctions. Whenever came to power Pakistan Peoples Party has been striving, through a number of ways to protect the rights of minorities, children and …

Granting MFN status to India may be beneficial for both countries. It may expand the size of the market because of trade creation and trade diversion. This possibly can help expand production on a large scale and also infuses competition into markets. Introduction In international economic relations and international politics, Most Favored Nation (MFN) is a status or level of …