Paradigm ShiftIMF Policies: The Gallows for Pakistan Pakistan's repeated visits to the IMF for bailouts have trapped the country in a vicious cycle of debt, hindering economic growth. Despite being in a recession phase, the IMF demands contractionary...
Paradigm ShiftChina-Pakistan Debt Trap: Analyzing the Exploitative Nature of CPEC Asfa Azam examines the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project through the lens of the World System Theory, which posits that core countries like China exploit...
Paradigm ShiftRoundtable on Gender Responsive Budgeting for Women Empowerment in Pakistan The roundtable discussion revealed that only 3.38% of the Federal Budget FY2023-24 directly benefits women and gender-diverse persons, highlighting the need for...
Paradigm ShiftAsia’s Nuclear Dilemma: Triggering an Arms Race Historically, India, Pakistan and China have maintained minimum deterrence without engaging in a nuclear arms race. However, Sidra Shaukat notes that the recent technological advancements...
Paradigm ShiftHow Is the US President Elected? In 2024, nearly half of the world's democracies are holding elections. Among these, the US presidential election is notable for its intricate process. The journey begins a year prior, with candidates su...
Paradigm ShiftThe Fabrication of Hate: Exploring Nazi Germany through Constructivism Areeba Jamal examines the emergence of Nazi ideology in interwar Germany through the lens of constructivism. She argues that Nazi ideology was not inherent, but rath...
Paradigm ShiftThe TAPI Gas Pipeline Project and its Geopolitical Complexities The TAPI gas pipeline project is a major initiative that aims to transport natural gas from Turkmenistan to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. The project has faced numerou...
Paradigm ShiftThe Indus River System: Another Victim of Climate Change Water security is one of the most pressing issues facing Pakistan today. The country's main source of surface and groundwater is the Indus Basin, a source that is now under threat...
Paradigm ShiftReforming the National Character of Pakistan Major Taseer Ikram Rana (Retd) outlines the challenges Pakistan faces in terms of moral values and ethical decline among its citizens. He emphasizes the importance of character-building, mora...
Paradigm ShiftNuclear Proliferation: Are More Nuclear Weapons Better? Kenneth Waltz, a strong proponent of nuclear proliferation, believes that more nuclear weapons are better. Areeba Jamal explains Waltz's positive attitude towards the spread of nu...
