Shamim Shahid Whether Pakistan’s powerful circles acknowledge it or not, it has now become an undeniable fact that the policies crafted by the country both for Afghanistan and for the entire global community, have completely failed. This is why Pakistan is now heading down the path of international isolation. If China, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or any other states occasionally provide Pakistan’s ailing economy with financial aid, the purpose of this assistance is not to help Pakistan but to protect the interests of the donor countries themselves. As former InteriorRead More

Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The intensifying pressure on democracy has emerged as a significant challenge for policymakers and practitioners, drawing considerable attention from scholars. There is widespread agreement among experts regarding a global decline in democratization alongside a rise in autocratization. The democratization wave that generated substantial optimism after 1989 began to wane in the mid-2000s, giving way to what some describe as a “new wave of autocratization” or “democratic regression”. While the idea of an autocratization wave remains contested (Skaaning, 2020), specific aspects warrant deeper examination. Alarmingly, the declineRead More

by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The 13th Five-Year Plan (2024-2029), aptly titled “Uraan Pakistan,” represents a bold and comprehensive strategy aimed at steering Pakistan towards sustainable development, economic resilience, and societal progress. At a critical crossroads in its history, Pakistan seeks to leverage lessons from earlier plans while addressing systemic obstacles that have previously impeded progress. By critically analyzing past shortcomings, this new plan aspires to achieve transformative growth and equitable development. Among the most influential planning milestones in Pakistan’s history, the vision of Dr. Mehboob-ul-Haq stands out as a cornerstone.Read More