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…
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…
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…
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…
Majida Yousaf (PhD scholar at PIDE) The terms “freelance” or “freelance worker” are used to describe people who are self-employed and are not committed to a single employer for an extended period of time. Due to economic instability and the development of the internet since the 1990s, thousands of people have lost their jobs and…
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer PhD in Political Science +923017241490 dr.akramzaheer@informatics.edu.pk Elitism refers to the belief that certain individuals or groups, based on their social, economic, educational, or other characteristics, are superior to others and should have a greater influence or control over society. It is often associated with the idea that those who possess certain…
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer Pakistan has been plagued by political instability since its inception in 1947, which has led to a persistent state of crisis characterized by institutional conflict and military rule. The military has exercised significant influence over the political economy and key state institutions, having ruled the country for over three decades in…
Gul.i.Ayesha Bhatti PhD Scholar International Relations Islamabad guleayeshabhatti@gmail.com Russia’s geography, history, and the dynamics of global power have all had a role in shaping its approach to international affairs. The Primakov Doctrine, named after former Russian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov, is one noteworthy foreign policy strategy that has arisen in recent decades….
China seeks to replace the United States as the most important and influential nation in the Indo-Pacific region. This strategic goal may have been an aspiration among Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent predecessors, but it has become under Xi the engine of most of China’s day-to-day foreign policies. Convinced that the United States is in…
Pakistan, a country located in South Asia, is grappling with a severe environmental crisis in the form of pollution and smog. Over the past few decades, Pakistan has experienced a rapid increase in pollution levels, particularly in its major cities, which has resulted in severe health, economic, and environmental consequences. The combination of vehicular emissions,…
