Issue Briefs
Widening gulf between Pakistan and AJK
Although most of the demands have been accepted― of course, not before securitizing the political issue by deploying FC, Rangers along with police to use force against the protesters― the people of AJK are unlikely to forget the ordeal they have had to pass through, for the last more than six months, which has certainly steeled their nerves.
National Report by China in the 45th UPR Session: Hiding More than it Reveals
China’s report on human rights in the 45th session of the UPR on 23 January 2024 has drawn the attention of human rights activists worldwide. It has painted a rosy picture of the human rights situation within China.
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The Faiz Hameed’s Case in Pakistan Politics: Power, (Dis)Loyalty, and Retribution
Syed Eesar Mehdi
This commentary analyses the rare public conviction of former ISI chief Faiz Hameed, framing it as a case study of Pakistan’s shifting civil-military relations. It argues his downfall reflects institutional recalibration after his political alignment with Imran Khan became a liability.
Pakistan Approaches the Northern Alliance to Subdue the Taliban
Senge Sering
This comment argues that Pakistan has approached Tajikistan and the Tajik-led NRF to secure a corridor to Central Asia, bypassing Taliban-controlled routes. Islamabad hopes this pressure will weaken Taliban support for the TTP, but risks alienating Pashtuns and complicating ties with China.
Pakistan’s Ideological Lens: Why Anti-India Narratives Persist
Imran Khurshid
Pakistan’s anti-India narrative is not about concern for minorities but about preserving an ideology that defines India as a permanent civilizational enemy.
Bangladesh's Retributive Justice Imperils Its Democratic Future
Mudassir Bhat
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal sentenced exiled ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for 2024 protest crackdowns, in a politically charged trial criticised as unfair retribution. This comment argues that such a verdict risk eroding democracy, drawing parallels with Pakistan while urging institutional restraint for genuine renewal.