8 Key Risks to Pakistan's Economy Asadullah Recently, the Ministry of Finance released its 'Fiscal Risk Statement FY2023-24' which provides an overview of potential risks and uncertainties that could impact…
Navigating Tradition and Transformation Dr. Muhammad Anwar Farooq Pakistan's conventional society is characterized by rich cultural traditions, strong familial bonds and communal values. Family gatherings and social events hold significant…
Social Protection in Pakistan Dr. Sidra Muqeet Governments have the primary responsibility of providing social protection to their citizens. It is the only way to facilitate marginalized and vulnerable segments…
Proportional Representation System Dr. M. Usmani For the survival of its political and socio-economic system, Pakistan needs a strong federal government that has the ability to better deal with internal…
Reasons for Tax Evasion Bilal Hassan In the current socio-economic situation of Pakistan, the significance of tax revenue for balancing government budgets cannot be oversimplified, especially when sufficient sources for…
Policing Gender-Based Violence Kamran Adil IntroductionGender-based violence (GBV) has many forms. One of its ugliest forms, prevalent in the Indian Subcontinent, is child marriage. More often than not, underage girls…
Expansion of Europe's Schengen Area Fajar Sulman Butt In what can be called a significant evolution in the European travel landscape, Europe's Schengen border-free zone further expanded, on March 31,…
The Energy Charter Treaty Aftab Abbasi The government of the United Kingdom announced, in February 2024, to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), a landmark yet controversial investment pact…
India's Citizenship Amendment Act A blow to Indian constitutional values and international standards Shafqat Javed On March 11, the Indian government notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, around four years…
