Articles
Inflation Rate in Pakistan and Petroleum Prices
By: Shah Muhammad Awan The relationship between petroleum prices and inflation is complex and can be influenced by various factors. While a decrease in petroleum prices can have an impact on certain aspects of inflation, it may not necessarily control inflation as a whole. In Pakistan, as in many countries, petroleum prices are an …
Peace Building in Afghanistan
By: Asif Khan and Zain Sadiq It has been a half-century now when there was stability in Afghanistan last time. Afghanistan is called the graveyard of superpowers, and for this reason, they are dragging each other in this ground from the time the world was bipolar. After that same region was used as a ground …
Pakistan’s Strategic Agreements
By: Muhammad Hashim University of Sargodha Pakistan, a pivotal country in South Asia, has been actively pursuing strategic agreements with various nations to enhance its economic growth, energy security, and regional connectivity. In recent years, Pakistan has made notable agreements with Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China, focusing on power, infrastructure, oil, and economic cooperation. …
Security, Peace and Human Rights Vulnerabilities in South Asia Abstract
By: Aqsa Qaswar University of Sargodha This research paper examines the weaknesses found in South Asia, particularly in its top five countries, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It discusses how these vulnerabilities affect the region’s progress and stability, as well as their impact on global security and human rights. To address these vulnerabilities, …
Socioeconomic and Political Issues of Pakistan’s Economy
Op-ed by Fatima Sharif and Javaid Rasool PhD Economics (2nd Semester) Pakistan Institute of Development Economics A nation is considered stable if it has maintained a liberal and stable democracy or dictatorship for 25 years. The primary idea is that a stable, powerful political government is essential to the government system’s effectiveness. If a government’s …
Training Search & Rescue Volunteers in Gilgit Baltistan
By Sami Ullah Malik Gilgit Baltistan is one of the most disaster-prone areas in Pakistan. The mountainous communities of Gilgit-Baltistan are at high risk because of their geography and lack of access to quality services. Global warming and climatic changes have a direct impact on these areas causing glaciers to melt and unstable lakes to …
Transformation of Pakistan towards cyber democracy and it’s benefits
By: Nabeela Mazhar & Sumaya Afzal Pakistan’s path to cyber democracy is gradual, with various governmental and non-governmental organizations working to create a more open and inclusive online space. Some key factors that have contributed to Pakistan’s transformation into a cyber democracy are listed below. Increasing internet penetration: Internet penetration has increased significantly in Pakistan …
A Struggle for Stability and its impact on the Economy
Aniqa Zeb PhD Economics PIDE Pakistan, a country with great potential, is battling a number of issues that have had a big influence on its economy. The nation’s present-day circumstances, which are marked by political unpredictability, security concerns, and socioeconomic inequalities, have had a long-lasting effect on its economic environment. The effects of these problems …
Political Polarization, Uncertainty and Economic Crisis
By: Uzma Noreen Political polarisation in Pakistan, which has led to a disastrous economy, is one of the country’s most urgent socioeconomic problems. For the past sixty years, and much longer if we dig deep into its history, Pakistan has been a polarised political system and, as a result, a divided society. It all began …
Censorship or Freedom of Opinion
By Muhammad Khalid Noori Censorship is not only the suppression of speech, public communication, or other kinds of expression or information that is considered objectionable for political, moral or religious reasons by the government or state authorities. Censorship occurs whenever people, institutions or organizations succeed in imposing their political or moral values or particular interests …