Editorial Team Human Security

Security Crisis and Chaos in Balochistan

Despite Balochistan being treaded as a political playground with frequent picking and choosing, and change of favorites, it is not devoid of the menace of terrorism, suicide bombings, and targeted killings. Life would be worth living, jubilant, and replete with happiness for many, but it is absurd and uncertain for the dwellers of Balochistan due to its feeble security apparatus. It has become a dreadful place where you can be killed for your beliefs, either targeted or in a bomb blast. The worst thing that can happen to you is you can go missing, with no sign of your existence behind.

Editorial Team Human Security

Lost Innocence: Unveiling exploitation through Child Labor

hild labor cases in Pakistan are on the rise despite legal responsibilities and restrictions that limit the situation. Why can't we get the number down? Which major variables contribute to their horrific employment and abuse? What effect does this issue have on individuals, and how does it affect the poverty cycle? According to the International Labor Organization (ILO) and UNICEF, not all work done by minors is considered child labor. There is a distinction between child work and child labor.

Editorial Team National Security

Pakistan’s Existential Battle Against Climate Change

The term climate change applies to changes in temperatures and weather patterns over a long period. These changes can be due to a change in sun activity or large volcanic eruptions, and they may be natural. However, human activities have been the main cause of climate change since the 1800s, mainly due to their use of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, cutting down forests, etc. The climate and temperature of the earth are becoming increasingly affected by burning fossil fuels, forest degradation, and livestock farming. This increases the greenhouse effect and global warming by adding huge amounts of greenhouse gases to those naturally occurring in the atmosphere.

Editorial Team Human Security, National Security, Region

Navigating the Climate-Water-Food Security Nexus in South Asia

The South Asian region is highly susceptible to the ramifications of climate change due to its heavy dependence on agricultural practices, densely populated areas, inadequate infrastructure, limited resources, and insufficient adaptation strategies. The adverse consequences of climate change are readily apparent in numerous domains, encompassing the disruption of livelihoods, the escalation of poverty, the increased frequency of natural disasters, the depletion of glaciers, an increase of food insecurity, the disruption of water resources, the decline of biodiversity, and the emergence of health-related challenges. According to the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the process of glacial melting in the Himalayan region presents a substantial danger to the water resources upon which about 1.9 billion people living in South Asia heavily rely on this glacial melt. This issue not only endangers the accessibility of water supplies but also presents concerns about the production of hydropower, agricultural practices, economic activities, and overall livelihoods in the area.

Editorial Team Diplomacy, Region

Rising Tides: How India-Pakistan Peace Can Lift Up 1.5 Billion People

India and Pakistan are two neighboring countries with a history and past full of tense relations. Both countries have been locked in bitter geopolitical struggles. The long-standing animosity and hostility have resulted in multiple conflicts and disputes, hindering progress and development. However, if the two states make peace with each other, then their benefits and advantages will be multifaceted and far-reaching. From economic prosperity and human development to joint action against social evils, the potential gains are immense. One of the central pillars of peaceful coexistence between India and Pakistan is the potential for robust economic collaboration and expanded trade ties. Likewise, the advent of peaceful relations could serve as a bulwark against shared social challenges that have long plagued both nations. Crucially, an atmosphere of peace has the potential to catalyze remarkable advancements in human development indices for both countries. So, the urgency to seek reconciliation and foster mutual understanding has never been more crucial than at present. The time has come for both nations to rise above historical grievances and embark on a transformative path toward a brighter future filled with shared aspirations and progress.