Global Power Shifts: China’s Role and Pakistan’s Strategic Choices
Kiln Slavery Outline Introduction Historical Roots of Bonded Labour in Pakistan Findings of NCHR Report 2025 Nature of Abuses in Kilns Gender Dimension: Women and
orrecting Course: Pakistan’s IMF Deal and Future Economic Reforms
NEV Policy Outline Introduction Policy Context & Historical Background Salient Features of NEV Policy 2025–30 Comparative Analysis with Global EV Trends Anticipated Benefits: Economic, Environmental,
How South Asia Can Prepare for Deadly Cloudbursts: A 2025 Wake-Up Call
How South Asia Can Prepare for Deadly Cloudbursts: A 2025 Wake-Up Call Overview: In the 2025 monsoon season, cloudbursts have claimed over 800 lives across
Pakistan–Bangladesh Relations
Ties that Bind: Pakistan–Bangladesh Relations (Based on Dawn Editorial, 26 Aug 2025) Overview Pakistan and Bangladesh share deep cultural, religious, and historical ties, but
Defying Reason — Questionable Arrests
Defying Reason — Questionable Arrests Outline Introduction A. Democracy under stress B. Arrests as political tool Misuse of Law A. Arbitrary detentions B. Weak evidentiary
Better Pak-US Ties
Better Pak-US Ties Should Not Come at the Cost of China Cooperation (Published Aug 23/24, 2025) (Dawn) Outline Introduction A. Pakistan’s geopolitical crossroads B. US
Why Has Pakistan Failed to Resolve Its Internal Crises?
Lingering Issues: Why Has Pakistan Failed to Resolve Its Internal Crises? Overview Pakistan’s persistent challenges—ranging from governance failures, political instability, economic fragility, and justice delays—continue
New Provinces in Pakistan
New Provinces in Pakistan: A Path to Better Governance or Political Fragmentation? Overview The debate over creating new provinces in Pakistan has persisted for decades,
Token Feminism in Development
Token Feminism in Development: A Cosmetic Commitment? Overview The term token feminism refers to superficial or symbolic measures taken by states, institutions, or organizations to
The Lingering Issue: Pakistan’s Enduring Challenges
The Lingering Issue: Pakistan’s Enduring Challenges Overview The Dawn editorial titled “Lingering Issue” underscores Pakistan’s persistent structural problems that continue to obstruct national development. Despite