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.
The Enigma of Enforced Disappearances
The enigma of "missing persons" remains unsolved in 2023, having begun as a trend under Musharraf's rule in 2002. Although such methods have been prevalent since the 1980s, injustice accelerated following the 9/11 attacks.
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.
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.
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.
Development Disparities: The Struggle for Progress in Newly Merged Tribal Districts
Tufail Dawar discusses the challenge faced by tribal districts of KPK that are lagging behind in development and need federal support for sustainable development.
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.
Feeding a Nation in Crisis: Pakistan’s Ongoing Struggle with Food Inflation
The economic outlook for 2023 is negatively influenced by factors such as high inflation, stricter financial conditions, reduced private consumption, and imbalances in external trade. Additionally, the region's susceptibility to severe climate events, such as droughts and floods, poses a significant risk to its economic stability.
Why Governments Fail? Crises in Pakistan’s Economic Development and Panacea for Failure
Development or success and failure of any country in the modern world is attributed to the sine qua non-elements of the rule of law, operational principles of government, institutions of governance, equitable economic distribution, the effectiveness of government to curb inflation and stagflation, freedom from hindrances in trade, opportunities for investment of capital, lack of corruption, foreign reserves, educational opportunities, healthcare, protection of minorities, freedom of expression, gender parity and status of women, pluralism, and modernity in worldview.
The Devastating Effects of Unemployment on Pakistan’s Economy and Society
Unemployment has become an alarming issue in Pakistan nowadays. Not only an individual, but the society and the whole economy are severely affected by the repercussions of unemployment. When a person is jobless but actively looking for work, such a person is considered to be unemployed. Since Pakistan's establishment in 1947, unemployment has been a significant issue because its economy has been shaky since the beginning. 6.65 million individuals in Pakistan are unemployed. Comparing degree holders to the rest of the unemployed, the unemployment rate is three times greater. It is the despair of every university student and recent graduate. Every year, a staggering number of people graduate from institutions. On the other side, there are fewer jobs available in their respective industries. The number of unemployed individuals in the country as a whole would increase by more than 2 to 8 million by the end of 2023, predicts Hafiz Pasha, a well-known economist. Gender disparity exists similarly. In Pakistan, there are more women without jobs than men.
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