Independent Voices of Pakistan

Tourism as a Catalyst for Growth and Development in Pakistan

Neglect of tourism has hindered Pakistan's potential, but renovation of historical sites can boost tourism.

Rana Kanwal Rana Kanwal

Circular Economy: A Game Changer for Pakistan’s Environment and Economy

Embracing the Circular Economy can help Pakistan conserve resources, reduce waste, create jobs, and build a sustainable future.

Muhammad Usman Muhammad Usman

Pakistan’s response to emerging technologies and the development of LAWS

Pakistan has called for a preemptive ban on the development of autonomous weapon systems.

Hafiz Mohsin Nadeem Hafiz Mohsin Nadeem

The Magical Spell of Buzzwords on Pakistan’s Monetary Policy

Buzzwords have a political element attached to them and they set up a positive discourse on development.

Rameen Irfan Rameen Irfan

The underlying problem of Pakistan: Mindset

The political display of power fails to understand the impact it has on common people's lives, especially during protests that disrupt daily life in the capital.

Mahad Jawad Mahad Jawad

Pakistan’s Development Policy and Research under the Dominance of Western Institutions

The dominance of Western academia and international financial institutions reinforce neo-liberal economic policies and hinder local development in Pakistan.

Hurria Binte Abdullah Hurria Binte Abdullah

Eco-friendly Construction for a Greener Pakistan

With increased awareness, financial incentives and government regulations, we can work towards a greener future.

Muhammad Usman Muhammad Usman

IMF: A Bone of Throat for the Government

IMF may be a last resort, but compliance with its conditions could be the final blow to the government's poor performance.

Rana Kanwal Rana Kanwal

Causes of Political Instability in Pakistan

From military coups to corruption, the causes of political instability in Pakistan are multiple.

Muddasar Hussain Muddasar Hussain

Overcoming Language Barriers with translanguaging in Education

Translanguaging in education can improve understanding of native language and culture but poses challenges.

Global Shield Financing Facility: A Distraction from Genuine Climate Change Efforts

Theprogram is perceived as a potential failure as it is another West-drafted policy to address an issue primarily impacting the East.

Rimsha Fatima Rimsha Fatima

Energizing and Healing: The Power of Winter Foods

Physicians tout dry fruits as the ultimate "natural capsules" - packed with essential nutrients and often regarded as powerful supplements for optimal health.

Rana Kanwal Rana Kanwal

Terrorism and Bali’s Tourism: A Dangerous Combination

Tourism contributes 80% to the Balinese economy. But several years ago, it became a victim of terrorists who wanted to expel Americans and Australians from this region.

Aimen Sultana Aimen Sultana

Discernment in a Fabricated Social Media Landscape

It's important to take the time to get to know the person behind the account, and not rely solely on their online presence.

Maimoona Waseem Maimoona Waseem

Pakistan’s Cities at a Crossroads: Choosing Sustainability over Adversity

Pakistan has one of the highest urbanization rates and is facing issues with poverty and poor infrastructure in its metropolitan areas.

Muhammad Usman Muhammad Usman

Pakistan’s Nuclear Program: Beyond the False Narratives

Pakistan's strategic program, missile program, and nuclear deterrent are driven by its perceived threat from India and its desire to maintain peace and stability in the region.

Mohsin Nadeem Mohsin Nadeem

India’s Rapid Population Growth: A Looming Crisis

Overpopulation is creating obstacles in achieving food security, water security, and human security in India.

Palwasha Khan Palwasha Khan

A Green Solution for Urban Living: The Rise of Urban Agriculture

Urban agriculture offers benefits to cities by allowing local food production, which reduces carbon emissions and supports local businesses.

Sajid Aziz Samo Sajid Aziz Samo

The Ups and Downs of 2022: A Recap of the Year’s Events in Pakistan

From heavy snowstorms and political crisis to flooding and a cricket world cup, a look back at the significant events that took place in Pakistan in the year 2022,

Maheen Waheed Maheen Waheed

Gawadar vs. Chabahar: A Geopolitical Struggle in South Asia

India is working with Iran on the Chahbahar port in order to counter China's presence in Gawadar and further its own strategic interests.

Ghania Malik Ghania Malik

Women Empowerment and Development in Pakistan’s National Policy

Women's rights movements in Pakistan, such as Aurat Azadi March, face backlash due to the perception that empowerment is a western idea.

Muhammad Huzaifa Muhammad Huzaifa

Development as a guise for International control of Pakistan’s economy

Pakistan has been under the IMF program for 22 times but has only received poverty and debt in return.

S. Haider Abbas Mehdi S. Haider Abbas Mehdi

Pakistan’s Urbanization Dilemma: Addressing the Issues

Over 36% of Pakistan's population lives in urban areas, and it is expected that by 2025, about half of the population will live in urban areas.

Muhammad Usman Muhammad Usman

Pakistan’s Cybersecurity: Key Challenges and Implementations

Pakistan is the second most spied upon nation by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and is one of the top 10 countries targeted by cyberattacks

Tashifa Khanum Tashifa Khanum