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Who Wins in a Rewired Federation?

Sher Ahmed Durrani Islamabad: The proposition to reorganise Pakistan into twelve administrative provinces represents not merely a question of governance reform, but a profound interrogation of the state’s federal architecture. Framed…

What Fuels Militancy in Balochistan?

Zainab Chaudhary Islamabad: Liberation movements often arise from deeply rooted feelings of marginalisation — of being denied a rightful place in a state’s political, economic, and cultural framework. These movements usually reflect a…

Bajaur and the Cycle of Conflict

Amir Hamza Bajaur: The federal government of Pakistan continues to grapple with public dissatisfaction and unrest, particularly in regions sensitive to national security. In such areas, civic concerns often intersect, sometimes clash,…