Pakistan experienced two floods in 2022 – a devastating flood in June triggered by the climate change, and an earlier political flood that swept away the government of Imran Khan and installed the current coalition government of Shahbaz Sharif. Both floods damaged the economy immensely and continue to have deteriorating

At the 27th session of the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt in November 2022, Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman, spoke of climate injustice and vulnerable populations impacted by the floods in Pakistan. The Pakistan delegation played a pivotal role in shaping the

Pluralism and human rights are important characteristics of a democratic society, their interplay is particularly crucial in a diverse country like Pakistan. With its rich tapestry of ethnicities, cultures and religions, the country presents a unique context where recognition and respect for human rights are essential to foster peace and

The April 11, 2022 midnight no-confidence vote in the Parliament that ousted Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Government slipped the country into an ongoing spiral of crisis.  The climax came on May 9, 2023, when Imran khan was arrested. In a subsequent series of protests by his

With a view to facilitate understanding of the national and local dynamics, The Knowledge Forum (TKF) with the support of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung is pleased to launch the Pakistan Bulletin, a periodic, concise, on-line update containing short analyses of current issues and the emerging situation in the country. Targeting a select