Editorial Summary
Pakistan’s ruling coalition exhibits a “siege mentality,” employing repressive measures such as internet shutdowns, roadblocks, and opposition suppression to maintain control
In Pakistan’s rapidly advancing digital landscape, women confront a harrowing new frontier: technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV).
In the face of rising violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, with nearly 100 lives lost within a week, the media’s focus appeared misaligned, shifting to the statement of the spouse of a jailed political leader.
Terrorism in Pakistan has intensified significantly, posing severe threats to national security and economic stability, especially impacting Chinese investments under the CPEC framework. With 951 deaths and 966 injuries from 785 attacks in the first 10 months of 2024
In modern geopolitics, security extends beyond military threats to encompass various traditional and non-traditional challenges. Traditional security focuses on safeguarding a nation’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political stability through military strength and strategic alliances.
As the year winds down, one of the most enlightening non-fiction books I encountered was The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman, which explores the transformative impact of new technologies, particularly AI and biotechnology. Suleyman
China’s Digital Silk Road (DSR) is a global initiative aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and infrastructure in developing countries, including Pakistan. By investing in submarine cables like the PEACE and CPFOP projects, China is helping Pakistan bridge the digital divide
The article provides in-depth analysis of the rise of terrorism in Pakistan, focusing on key events and trends from 2000 to 2024. It outlines how the country’s vulnerability to terrorism increased, particularly after the formation of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in 2007 following the Red Mosque incident
The article discusses the growing use of CCTV surveillance cameras and other security measures in educational institutions, prompted by the rising threats of school shootings and attacks on schools globally, including Pakistan
The article highlights the alarming rate of population growth in Pakistan, which has surged to 2.55% between 2017 and 2023. Despite efforts to control it, the population has grown by 110 million in the last 25 years, making Pakistan’s growth rate the highest in South Asia.