VOL 15 NO 1

In June 2018, at a critical time when Pakistan was in the midst of an economic crisis, the country was placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and was given a 27-point plan of action pertaining to anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism. This was to be implemented by October 2019. […]

by S. Mushfiq Murshed Recent numbers indicate that in at least 185 countries hit by COVID-19 there have been over 1.8 million people infected and more than 113,000 deaths. These numbers would have drastically increased by the time this article is online. Flattening the curve, therefore, remains the primary global objective for 2020. While the

by S. Mushfiq Murshed Facts & Forecasts Foreign remittances sent by overseas Pakistani’s had grown, over the years (“at an annual rate of nearly 9%” since 2012 – Moody’s), to become one of the country’s economic lifelines. In the last fiscal year (2018/19) Pakistan received $21.841 billion1 in foreign remittances from overseas Pakistanis, whereas the total

by Aziz Ali Dad* *The writer is a researcher with background in philosophy and social sciences. He is interested in history of ideas. Email: [email protected] Abstract The prevalent intellectual mindset of both liberal and religious persuasions is stuck within their intellectually debilitating dogmatic enclosure. No. 1, Wittgenstein, World  For a clear understanding of religion, it is imperative to

by Qamar Zaman* *The author is a civil servant belonging to Commerce and Trade Group. Presently, he is posted as Joint Secretary (IRC), in Cabinet Division, Islamabad. Abstract In Pakistan, the government and people often talk of economic growth and development. However, once we look at ground realties, there are serious stumbling blocks that inhibit

by Sahar Pirzada* *The author is an analyst and writer. Abstract (Who is Modi? The architect of communal party exclusion.1 The unapologetic power behind pogrom in Gujrat; the flag-bearer of neo-fascist kinesis on the Hindutva paradigm.  Or is he a charismatic leader of the “Brotherhood in Saffron” 2 that world leaders embrace despite public opinion as the

Challenges and Options for Pakistan by Air Commodore (R) Khalid Iqbal TI (M)* The writer is a retired air commodore of Pakistan Air Force, he is founding chairperson of a leading think tank “Pakistan Focus”. An abridged version of this paper was read in an international conference organized by the Political Science Department of Peshawar

by A.G. NOORANI* *The author is an eminent Indian scholar and an expert on constitutional issues. Abstract In 2013 it was the RSS which selected Modi as its Prime Ministerial favourite. He lived up to its faith in him. Add to the RSS’ endeavours the powerful factor of official support… Now, in 2020, no one

by Ozer Khalid* Twitter @OzerKhalid Instagram @ozer.khalid e-mail: [email protected] Abstract The author is a Senior Consultant, Counter Terrorism & Extremism Expert and a Trainer. The views expressed herein are a collation of expert opinions, and rigorously researched and referenced analysis, and unless or otherwise stated, do not necessarily represent the views of this author nor