by Rabia Umer | Aug 9, 2025 | Governance & Policy
Pakistan is going through a digital revolution, but the rural population is being left behind. Although such cities as Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi have high internet speed, access to high-tech instruments, and modern services, the rural areas are isolated. This...
by Rabia Umer | Aug 7, 2025 | Governance & Policy
This is a threatening reality in Pakistan. Climate change is no longer an environmental problem but a national security situation. Whether the life-threatening floods of 2022 or the record heat waves of 2024, climate crises are becoming more severe and frequent. The...
by Rabia Umer | Aug 6, 2025 | Governance & Policy
For over 15 years, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has been a financial lifeline for millions of Pakistanis living below the poverty line. With its vast reach supporting over 9.3 million families as of 2024, it has provided a safety net in the face of...
by Rabia Umer | Aug 6, 2025 | Governance & Policy
Public pension funds are designed to offer post-retirement security. In Pakistan, they have acquired a fiscal load that is expanding with repulsive rates. Hundreds of billions are spent annually by the country on pensions, and there is no special fund to finance these...
by Rabia Umer | Aug 5, 2025 | Governance & Policy
In Pakistan, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) plays a central role in state functioning. It manages the national identity system and supports everything from social welfare programs to border security. Over 209 million citizens have been...
