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Navigating Multipolarity in an Age of Blocs

Navigating Multipolarity

The formalization of the Iran-China-Russia strategic pact marks a decisive shift in global geopolitics, accelerating the transition toward a contested, multipolar world. For Pakistan, this creates both an existential challenge and a rare strategic opportunity. Historically reliant on external powers for security and development, Pakistan must now move from reactive hedging to proactive balancing. A sovereign strategic recalibration is needed, prioritizing economic security, principled multi-alignment, and the development of indigenous capacity. This paper outlines a phased roadmap for Pakistan to engage all major power centers, strengthen regional ties, and build a resilient, self-reliant economy. By reforming strategic institutions, leveraging its geographic advantage, and adopting a forward-looking foreign policy, Pakistan can evolve into a “reflective sovereign actor” capable of stabilizing its region while securing long-term prosperity.

Indo Pak War 1971 and the Anatomy of Strategic Failure

Indo Pak War 1971 and the Anatomy of Strategic Failure

The 1971 Indo–Pakistan War was not merely a military defeat but a comprehensive strategic failure involving political legitimacy, flawed operational doctrine, alliance miscalculations, and civil–military dissonance. This paper offers a rigorous, analytical examination of the Eastern Theatre, the fall of Dhaka, and the decisions that narrowed Pakistan’s strategic options. By integrating operational analysis, doctrinal lessons, and civil–military dialogue, it presents 1971 as a strategic mirror—urging Pakistan to examine whether unresolved institutional patterns continue to shape national security thinking today.

Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA)

PERA

The Punjab Enforcement and Recovery Authority (PERA) was introduced to streamline land recovery, revenue regulation, and administrative enforcement. While its mandate appears reformist, its unchecked powers, political vulnerability, and potential for misuse risk turning it into an institutionalized tool of coercion—an official version of Gullu Butt—undermining justice and trust in governance.

میرٹ کے معاملات: حکمرانی میں کردار، چیلنجز اور نتائج

Merit Matters Its Role, Challenges Consequences in Governance

میرٹ کے معاملات: حکمرانی میں کردار، چیلنجز اور نتائج تعارف میرٹ، افراد کو ان کی قابلیت، مہارت اور کامیابیوں میرٹ کی بنیاد پر انعام دینے کا اصول، منصفانہ حکمرانی، ادارہ جاتی کارکردگی، اور سماجی مساوات کے لیے ضروری ہے۔ جب…

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Clean Water and Sanitation

Water is life — yet in Pakistan, millions lack access to safe drinking water or basic sanitation. SDG 6 demands urgent reform, but weak infrastructure, corruption, and climate change are pushing the nation towards a severe water crisis. This analysis unpacks the challenges and solutions.

SDG 5: Gender Equality

SDG 5: Gender Equality — Breaking Barriers, Empowering Futures

Women make up half of Pakistan’s population, yet face systemic barriers in education, employment, politics, and personal freedoms. SDG 5 calls for eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities for women and girls. This article examines the challenges, progress, and strategic reforms needed to unlock women’s potential for national prosperity.

The Psychological and Social Impacts of Fictitious Narratives

The Psychological and Social Impacts of Fictitious Narratives

1. “Television’s true legacy isn’t simply entertainment—it’s the gradual rewriting of how we think people should act, both in our relationships and in our own lives.”
2. “From the flawless TV mother to the effortlessly charming hero, fictional characters quietly set the benchmarks by which we judge—and sometimes imitate—those around us.”
3. “Excessive screen time can make everyday life seem lacking—not because reality has changed, but because our perception of it has been reshaped by fiction.”

SDG 4: Quality Education

Quality Education

Despite its promises, Pakistan's education system remains deeply unequal, underfunded, and detached from real-world needs. This article explores SDG 4 in detail, exposing the fault lines and proposing strategic reforms to reclaim the right to meaningful learning.