Pakistan’s prisons in peril
Prison management is an essential pillar of any criminal justice system, directly tied to the effectiveness of crime prevention efforts and the correctional process. Efficient prison governance ensures that incarceration…
Prison reform in action
For over a century, Pakistan’s prison system operated under the antiquated Prisons Act of 1894, a colonial relic designed to subjugate rather than rehabilitate. This draconian framework treated inmates as…
Dreams to despair
LIKE many developing nations, Pakistan’s economy relies heavily on its migrant workers — individuals who leave home with dreams of a better future, not just for themselves but for their…
Straws in the Syrian whirlwind
THE pendulum of zealotry almost always ushers in intellectual subterfuge in its wake. The lightning, if not spontaneous, takeover of Damascus by mediaeval militias is being predictably applauded by Western journalists as…
Property, FOSPAH, and protection of women
When should authorities intervene to restrain or incarcerate a perpetrator, particularly in cases of harassment? In instances of physical assault or intimidation, the signs of harassment are clear. Similarly, property…
Power sector: role of WB, ADB, IMF
Once again the World Bank (WB) is reported to be currently working with the government to invite private sector participation in the distribution sector, starting with the best-performing power distribution companies (Discos),…
This year’s economic scorecard
The year 2024 represents a critical juncture for Pakistan’s economy, characterised by a confluence of significant challenges and emerging opportunities. Throughout this period, Pakistan encountered a range of obstacles arising…
Carbon emitters, climate finance, and climate justice
In the just concluded COP29 meetings in Baku, Azerbaijan, there was serious deadlock over the climate finance commitment, and ultimately consensus reached was rightly seen in very bitter light by…
Countering terror — beyond labels
During the past few weeks, terrorists affiliated with the TTP), Al-Qaeda, and the Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) have been referred to by Pakistani authorities as Khawarij. This term,…
Writing on the wall
The word ‘history’ is primarily associated with past connotations. However, in marked contrast, history is a constantly evolving phenomenon and stays as relevant in the present-day world as it was…
