An Academic Way towards Peace, Progress and Prosperity
December 6, 2023
Written by Maryam Habib and Dr. Muhammad Asim IntroductionSustainable Development Goal 11 aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Achieving this goal requires significant efforts from governments and other stakeholders to improve urban infrastructure, access to basic services, and disaster preparedness. To assess the progress of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan
READ MOREWritten by Maryam Habib and Dr. Muhammad Asim Introduction Inequalities in income, education, health, and other social indicators continue to persist across countries, hindering the progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among the SDGs, Goal 10 emphasizes reducing inequalities within and among countries. In this essay, we will examine the Inequality Index and
READ MOREWritten by Maryam Habib and Dr. Muhammad Asim The study examined the current ratings of Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan in achieving the targets of SDG 9, which focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. Through the use of various scientific development indexes, including the Global Innovation Index, the World Economic Forum’s
READ MOREWritten by Maryam Habib and Dr. Muhammad Asim IntroductionSustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. However, achieving these targets remains a significant challenge for many countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. This comparative analysis will examine the progress
READ MOREWritten by Maryam Habib and Dr. Muhammad Asim Introduction The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a comprehensive set of 17 targets aimed at eradicating poverty, ensuring sustainable development, and promoting social, economic, and environmental well-being worldwide. Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, three neighboring countries sharing a common border at the Tri-borderland, face multiple challenges in achieving
READ MOREWritten by Dr. Muhammad Asim Afghanistan has undergone significant political changes since the Taliban takeover on August 15, 2021. Despite the international community’s concerns regarding human rights violations and theocratic tendencies of the new regime, Afghanistan’s foreign policy towards its neighboring countries remains lenient, particularly towards Iran, Russia, China, and other Central Asian republics, through
READ MOREWritten by Niazmand Khan and Muhammad Asim Pakistan is a diverse country, home to many ethnic and religious groups. However, this diversity has often been a source of tension and conflict. During his time in power, General Pervez Musharraf recognized the need to address the root causes of ethnic tensions in Pakistan and took steps
READ MOREAnalyzed and Discussed by Dr. Muhammad Asim IntroductionIn ethnically divided states like Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, differentiating between political parties and interest groups can be challenging, as both entities may have overlapping or conflicting interests related to ethnic identity and representation. In such a context, political parties may be legally organized along ethnic lines, use
READ MOREWritten by Maryam Habib and Dr. Muhammad Asim Afghanistan has been a country where women have been facing gender discrimination for years. The ban on women for higher education has become a significant trait of the Afghan government, forcing women to flee to neighboring countries such as Pakistan and Iran. However, there is hope for
READ MOREWritten by Maryam Habib (Director Islamabad Institute for Inter-faith Harmony and Public Life, Islamabad) AbstractGender discrimination and women empowerment are two important phenomena that are currently shaping the social, political, and economic landscape of Pakistan. While some parts of the country have made significant progress towards gender equality, others continue to face challenges due to
READ MOREIntroductionThe border areas of Pak-Afghan, Pak-Iran, and Iran-Afghan have a long history of shared cultural, economic, and social ties. The communities living in these regions have centuries-old relationships based on blood, culture, language, and religion. However, these relationships have been challenged by the imposition of border restrictions and security checkpoints that hinder the free movement
READ MOREPakistan’s progress as a nation has been hindered by various factors, both internal and external. One such factor is the perception of its neighbors, Afghanistan, India, and Iran, as hindrances to its economic and social growth. The majority of Pakistani inhabitants do not believe in the nationhood of terrorists and consider them to be proxies
READ MOREHow is it possible that the USD rate at the Pak-Afghan border is almost Rs.300 and it only cost between 80 to 90 rupees in Afghan markets? Dr. Muhammad Asim gave his lecture to Research Associates in the seminar on the “Current Political Economy of Pakistan” on March 02, 2023. While highlighting the economic indicators,
READ MOREDuring the Imran Khan era, Pak-Iran & Pak-Afghan Barter Trade Agreements, and Pak-Russia Barter Trade Proposal were also aimed at freeing the Pakistani economy from the USD hegemony. Dr. Muhammad Asim said during his lecture with research associates in the workshop on political economy organized by Rahmat and Maryam Researches Islamabad that “the prime motives
READ MOREIt is a borrowed law from the colonial era, it was for natives who had to be kept under control least they incited rebelling against the masters.Now, this is to crush the political dissent being applied with increasing regularity and to make citizens submit to unquestionable obedience. It had an apparent usage as revenge, an
READ MOREOn October 13, 2022, during a Democratic Party event in California, US President Joe Biden commented on US foreign policy and said, “I think Pakistan is one of the most dangerous nations in the world, and there are many questions regarding concerning Pakistan’s nuclear program.” It means that this program is not safe in the
READ MOREReport prepared by Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer (Lecturer in International Relations, Informatics Group of College Arifwala) In the third week of August, Israeli forces raided and forcibly closed the offices of six Palestinian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including three leading human rights organizations in the occupied West Bank. The move follows Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin Gantz’s
READ MOREBesides the announcement of any political segment, UNDP report clearly defined the South Punjab as suffering from “the longstanding regional disparities, and high rates of poverty”. Similarly, statistics in UNDP report comparatively illustrate healthcare expenditures in North and south Punjab as “8.4% of individuals in north Punjab were spending more than 10% of their monthly
READ MORECivics and Political science are the social science discipline that focuses on the sociopolitical systems within the city and the state. Similarly, both disciplines taught how government impacts society, and how society affects government and its institutions. However, being a student of both subjects, I learnt a lot from both disciplines within the context of
READ MOREReport prepared by Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer for the Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum Since 1947, Article 370 has given Jammu and Kashmir a semi-autonomous constitutional status. Under its provisions, the region has freedom in all matters except its legislature, constitution, flag and communications, foreign affairs and defense. Ending this status is a fresh attempt to eradicate
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