Qamar Bashir The government and parliament, working in concert, appear bent on laying landmines for democracy and its institutions—actions that are more likely to backfire on them than harm institutions like the judiciary, the army, or others. The government and parliament, which have a vested interest in clipping an independent judiciary, have resorted to a three-pronged strategy aimed at curbing judicial independence. First, they seek to prevent Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, the architect of the restoration of the PTI as a political party in parliament and provincial assemblies, from becomingRead More

Dr. Muhammad Aram Zahreer The recent escalation in terrorism within Pakistan has cast significant doubts on the efficacy of the state’s security measures, especially as the country embarks on one of its most costly counter-terrorism initiatives to date, Operation Azm-e-Istekham (Resolve for Stability). This operation is designed to restore stability in regions plagued by insurgency and terrorism. However, recent events in Baluchistan, the most volatile and conflict-ridden region of Pakistan, have starkly highlighted the limitations and challenges of this approach. Last week, Baluchistan was the epicenter of a series ofRead More