Criterion Quarterly

Vol 20-2 (Apr/Jun 2025)

Bridging the Digital Divide: Infrastructure Deficits, Policy Frameworks, and Socio-Economic Imperatives in Pakistan’s Pathway to Global Digital Competitiveness

Bridging the Digital Divide: Infrastructure Deficits, Policy Frameworks, and Socio-Economic Imperatives in Pakistan’s Pathway to Global Digital Competitiveness

This article on Pakistan’s digital divide examines how weak digital infrastructure, fragmented policy frameworks, and deep socio-economic inequality are limiting the country’s digital competitiveness. It outlines urgent reforms needed to ensure inclusive growth in the digital age.

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Chapter 14: The Militancy Challenge — Development Challenges of Pakistan: Constraints and Choices

Chapter 14: The Militancy Challenge — Development Challenges of Pakistan: Constraints and Choices

This review of Chapter 14 from Development Challenges of Pakistan unpacks how militancy has deepened development challenges in Pakistan, undermining economic growth, eroding state capacity, and exposing weaknesses in public policy. A sobering look at the cost of conflict on national progress.

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Facts and Fallacies of Hybrid Warfare: Old Wine in New Bottle?

Facts and Fallacies of Hybrid Warfare: Old Wine in New Bottle?

This article uncovers the reality of hybrid warfare, a modern military strategy that combines conventional tactics with cyber warfare and propaganda. It highlights the evolving nature of global conflict, dissecting the facts and fallacies behind this approach. As hybrid warfare becomes more prevalent, understanding its nuances is crucial for grasping contemporary geopolitical challenges.

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