Editorial
As Pakistan makes its return to a democratically elected government, we must consider how the country’s challenges will be confronted by its new leadership.
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November 30, 2023
Pakistan’s Climate Concerns
As the fifth most vulnerable country to the effects of climate change, Pakistan needs to undertake radical action to protect its population. Phasing out from using fossil fuels to control local emissions is a way forward especially since Pakistan has powerful wind and solar energy potential.
November 30, 2023
Political Uncertainty and Economic Recovery
Pakistan Bulletin An up-to-date and informed analyses of key issues of Pakistan. Political Uncertainty and Economic Recovery November 2023 One of the key causes for Pakistan’s economic instability is its…
November 30, 2023
Pakistan’s Mishandling of Afghan Refugee Crisis
Pakistan’s ad hoc decision to initiate deportation of Afghan refugees has invited criticism from the rights groups.
November 30, 2023
Potential Impacts of Election Environment on Pakistan’s Democratic Transition
Pakistan is set to hold elections after a gap of over five years. A number of policy decisions and actions, however, cast doubt over the credibility and fairness of the polling process.
November 30, 2023
Editorial
Pakistan's transition to democracy is mired by multiple challenges including an unpredictable delay in election, resulting in risking the essence of democracy and undermining people’s political rights. Fear of an indefinite delay in the election process continues to raise concerns among political stakeholders, experts and concerned citizens.
October 31, 2023
Navigating the Future of Climate Change in Pakistan
A year after COP27 and the introduction of the Loss and Damage Fund; the issues regarding its implementation and allocation of the Fund are surfacing.
October 30, 2023
Pakistan’s Reading Crisis: An Insider’s View
In Pakistan, 77% of children cannot read and understand basic text in English. Adult literacy rate is at a dismal 58%, while 28mn children remain out of school. In this situation, e-learning platforms promoting reading can be explored taking advantage of the expanding technology profile of households in the country.
October 30, 2023
Pakistan’s Failed Luck in Taxing the Rich
Pakistan Bulletin Up-to-date and informed analyses of key issues of Pakistan. Pakistan’s Failed Luck in Taxing the Rich October 2023 The regressive taxation system in Pakistan places an undue burden…
October 30, 2023
Revisiting the National Human Rights Action Plan
Pakistan introduced its very first National Action Plan for Human Rights in 2016 but it appears to have faded in the backdrop of technical inconsistencies and the government’s inability towards compliance. This failure, due to a lack of political will, bureaucratic hurdles and resource constraints, has led to the continuation of human rights violations.
October 30, 2023