Editorial Team Human Security

Pakistan from Democracy to Hybrid Regime

The long history of civil-military imbalance can be traced back to the independence of the newly-born state. The leaders of the Muslim League aspired to implement democracy, but the dream ended with the implementation of the first Martial law in 1958 by Field Martial Ayub Khan. The military regimes started from calling themselves the true protector of the country, and went on to start exploitation through rigorous institutional reforms. Lobbying, rigging, and favoritism were a major part of all military regimes.

Editorial Team Natonal Integration

Exploring Balochistan’s Ethnic Complexities

Since its inception, Pakistan has grappled with a labyrinthine array of socio-political and geographical challenges. These difficulties have been further exacerbated by deep-seated ethnic divisions stemming from the nation's diverse composition. This essay endeavors to elucidate the emergence of ethnic rising in Baluchistan and its profound repercussions on Pakistan's socio-economic and political terrain. Pakistan, characterized by its multi-ethnic and linguistically diverse populace, contends with enduring disparities that serve as fuel for ethnic fragmentation.

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, Geopolitics, National Security

A Conflict Hotbed: Indus Water Treaty Jeopardized by Climate Change

Information and communication technology (ICT) has become an inseparable part of our daily lives, impacting various aspects such as business, entertainment, communication, education, and even food production. The widespread adoption of ICT, with nearly five billion mobile phones globally, signifies its global presence. Despite its almost universal reach, the advantages and opportunities provided by ICT are not equally accessible to all. Mere access to the "world information society" does not guarantee full participation and inclusion.

Editorial Team Education, Human Security

From Campus to Community: Tackling the Epidemic of Drug Addiction in Pakistan

Drug addiction has become an increasingly alarming issue in Pakistan, presenting substantial health and societal difficulties for its youth. The obstacles due to this addiction can have detrimental impacts on their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth, leading to unfavorable consequences like dropping out of school, engaging in criminal activities, becoming delinquent, experiencing homelessness, and developing addictions.