Kiran Mushtaq

Women’s rights in Pakistan reveal a stark contrast between progressive laws and harsh social realities. This editorial explores legal frameworks, cultural barriers, institutional challenges, and the role of activism, emphasizing the urgent need for effective enforcement and societal change.

Youth unemployment in Pakistan poses a serious socio-economic challenge with risks of social unrest and economic stagnation. This editorial explores the causes, impacts, and potential policy solutions to transform the growing youth population into a productive workforce.

Indus River crisis highlights the growing risks of water being weaponized in India-Pakistan relations. This editorial analyzes treaty tensions, climate impacts, and socio-economic consequences, emphasizing the need for cooperative water governance to safeguard regional stability.

Pakistan’s economic recovery shows promising signs through improved fiscal management and export growth. This editorial critically examines whether the progress reflects sustainable development or temporary relief amid persistent structural and governance challenges.

India-Pakistan relations are trapped in a deep diplomatic freeze, with hardened nationalist positions and geopolitical shifts stifling dialogue. This editorial by Kiran Mushtaq explores the causes and consequences of this silence and offers insights into how both countries might move toward meaningful engagement.

Digital censorship in democratic societies poses a complex challenge, balancing freedom of expression with the need to control harmful content. This editorial analyzes the roles of governments and tech platforms, legal frameworks, and the impact on political participation, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing education and justice systems across the globe, offering personalized learning and expedited legal processes. This editorial explores the promises and risks of AI in classrooms and courts, analyzing its implications on human judgment, equity, transparency, and ethical governance.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor promises to transform Pakistan’s infrastructure and economy, yet faces challenges in execution, financing, and security. This editorial analyzes CPEC’s progress, obstacles, and the need for balanced policy to realize its full potential amid complex regional dynamics.

Pakistan faces a mounting climate crisis characterized by extreme weather, water scarcity, and agricultural disruption. This editorial analyzes the urgent need for effective policy responses and international support to address the silent emergency threatening Pakistan’s environment and society.

Pakistan’s governance is deeply influenced by a civil-military imbalance that challenges democratic consolidation. This editorial analyzes historical, political, and economic dimensions of military dominance over civilian authority and its implications for Pakistan’s democratic future.