Pakistan, a country with a tumultuous political history, stands at another crucial juncture in its democratic journey. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has scheduled the general elections for February 8, 2024, a decision that has elicited both optimism and scepticism among stakeholders. Many democracy advocates perceive the Election Commission

The interim Government of Pakistan declared a crackdown on Afghan refugees, urging those deemed ‘illegally’ present in the country  to leave voluntarily by November 1. Following the expiration of this deadline, law enforcement agencies  conducted raids across Afghan and Pakhtun-dominant communities across Pakistan, leading to the detention of numerous individuals.

Pakistan’s prevailing state of economic and political turmoil has been a cause of concern for not only local citizens, it has also gained attention internationally. For instance, The World Bank, in its most recent report titled “Restoring Fiscal Sustainability” highlights how overall poverty in Pakistan has drastically increased due to

Climate change has rapidly enveloped the globe, creating chaos in the form of increasing heat waves, forest fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and other environmental catastrophes. One of the causes of this climate catastrophe is the unrestrained exploitation of natural resources such as the use of coal, gas and oil. According

Once again, Pakistan finds itself at a critical juncture, marking a significant return to a democratically elected form of governance while the nation grapples with a myriad of challenges including economic instability and an unrelenting wave of climate disasters. Addressing these challenges demands a comprehensive and collaborative approach that recognises