Tag: #Governance
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How History May Remember Nawaz Sharif
The article is written by Imran Aslam Khan, an Aviation Professional and Businessman. Supporters will remember Nawaz Sharif as a three-time Prime Minister who championed motorway construction, energy projects and infrastructure development. His critics, however, argue that his political legacy is defined more by expediency than by institution-building. From this critical perspective, Sharif emerged from…
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Petrol Bomb: When the Burden of Governance Falls on the People
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, a Defense and Strategic Analyst specializing in South Asian military dynamics, deterrence strategy, and defense modernization, and a member of the Research and Evaluation Cell for Advancing Basic Amenities and Development. Pakistan is once again witnessing what the public commonly calls a Petrol bomb. The recent increase of approximately Rs.…
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The Meltdown
Pakistan’s political landscape is in turmoil, with the proposed “constitution package” sparking intense controversy. What was initially presented as an effort to resolve constitutional ambiguities has instead exposed deep political divisions and power struggles. According to Dawn News, the amendment is currently shelved, with the Law Minister suggesting it requires revisions based on feedback from…
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Moody’s Report Highlights Economic Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan
This news report is covered by Eshal Kazi. In its latest assessment of Pakistan’s economy, global rating agency Moody’s has outlined significant challenges and opportunities ahead for the country. The report emphasizes that while the new IMF program is set to enhance Pakistan’s financing prospects, the implementation of difficult reforms without a strong electoral mandate…
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Go the Putin’s Way or the Highway
Russia saw some really tough days after the Cold War ended. The two terms during the Yeltsin tenure were really, really bad and tormenting. The oligarchs were handed down the state enterprises but nothing changed the future of the downtrodden people, the wretched state of a common man could not change during those years of…
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Strengthening Pakistan’s Governance: Addressing Policy Weaknesses
Policy planning is paramount for charting the future course of a country across various domains. It encompasses developmental priorities, foreign relations, skill development initiatives, and economic strategies. These plans must remain consistent despite changes in political leadership, grounded in strategic foresight rather than short-term political whims. While the scope of strategic planning is vast, let’s…
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British Govt looked like ‘Tragic Joke’ during Pandemic: Top Civil Servant
LONDON: Simon Case, the most senior civil servant in the UK, has described the British government to be a “terrible, tragic joke” in its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in the ongoing inquiry pertaining to the disregard of SOPs at 10 Downing Street. According to The Guardian, “expletive-laden WhatsApp messages” shared between staff at 10…
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Reevaluating the danger of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
In 2007, Pakistan initiated a registration process for Afghan refugees within its borders, issuing Proof of Registration (POR) cards. These cards offered temporary legal status, freedom of movement, and exemption from the Foreigners Act of 1946. Originally intended to last until 2017, this arrangement was extended due to ongoing instability in Afghanistan. Subsequently, any new…
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Mubasher Lucman pens Letter to Supreme Court, requests details on Dam Funds
According to a report by Baaghi TV, senior journalist, anchorperson, and host of the program Khara Sach, Mubasher Lucman has written a letter to the Supreme Court. In the letter to the Supreme Court, Mubasher Lucman requested under Article 19A of the Constitution of Pakistan and the Right to Information Act 2017, that some things…
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The Future of Pakistan: Aspirations and Challenges
Pakistan, a country with a rich history and a promising future, stands at a crucial juncture in its development. As it strides toward the 21st century, Pakistan faces a plethora of opportunities and challenges that will significantly shape its destiny. This essay explores the potential pathways for the future of Pakistan, taking into account its…