The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea has been posing a constant threat to global non-proliferation efforts, specifically regarding its non-compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The article investigates the intricate dynamics encompassing DPRK’s non-compliance and the NPT, focusing on numerous factors that have restricted the achievement of…
Dear Pakistan, From the start, let me apologise for writing to you after such a long time. Things have been hectic. This is not to say that your life has been a walk in the park either! I still remember what a proud moment it was when you were born. Congratulations poured in from across…
AngelsIn the hadith of Gabriel, the Prophet said that people should have faith in God’s angels. Just as faith in God is meaningless without a concept of God, so also faith in angels has no sense unless we know what angels are. Ideas about angels that are current in our society, like common ideas of…
IntorductionGender representation in policing is a critical aspect of law enforcement that directly impacts the effectiveness of policing, particularly in handling gender-based violence (GBV) and building community trust. In Pakistan, women make up only a small fraction of the total police force, which raises concerns about the inclusivity and responsiveness of the police to issues…
The killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on 31st of July 2024 when he was a state guest for the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian President has cast serious imprints on an already fluid situation. Iranian authorities seem to be under pressure to respond to this cowardly act, ostensibly undertaken by Israeli agents. Notwithstanding the…
Electricity, a basic necessity in today’s world, its fundamental right almost everywhere[1], but it has become increasingly unaffordable for the average person in Pakistan. Compared to the sharp rise in electricity prices in Pakistan, neighboring countries offer significantly lower rates – In Afghanistan, electricity costs 2.5 Afghanis (around Rs 3.92) per unit for up to…
IntroductionPakistan has recently witnessed a disturbing increase in suicides among individuals overwhelmed by unpaid electricity bills. The crisis reached its peak in August, resulting from a sharp rise in electricity prices, pushing many to tragic extremes as they struggled to manage their expenses. The already dire situation, aggravated by uncontrollable inflation, was further heightened by…
The Unseen and the Visible Everything the Koran says about the world can be considered a description of God’s acts but some statements are more general and some more specific. Some verses refer to many of the acts or all the acts, while others refer only to one or a few. Meditating upon the Koranic…
Over five years ago – I had written exhaustively on counter insurgency and counter terrorism policies, contextualizing them within the ambit of national security policy, national interests, national purpose and national identity. It was a time of hope and vigour and a sense that maybe something was in the air that will allow us to…
Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021, women are deprived of educational access because of the Taliban perception and their misinterpretation of Islamic principles related to women’s education. The Taliban’s discriminatory policies not only promoted gender inequality and patriarchy but deprived women of their fundamental human right to education. The restrictions on women’s…
