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Examining Scientific Development Indexes in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan to Achieve SDG 9

Written 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

Challenges and Prospects for Promoting Decent Work and Economic Growth in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan; A case Study of Analyzing SDG-8

Written 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

A Jointly Administered Market at the Tri-borderland: Fulfilling SDGs in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan

Written 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

Afghanistan’s Transition to a Strict State-Centric Unitary System

Written 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

Promoting Cultural Diversity and Interfaith Dialogue: Musharraf’s Initiatives in Pakistan

Written 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

Political Parties and Interest Groups in Ethnically Divided States: A Comparative Study of Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan

Analyzed 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

Women Empowerment in Afghanistan through a Jointly Administrative Market at Tri-Borderland

Written 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

Gender Discrimination and Women Empowerment in Pakistan: A Review of Current Trends and Practices

Written 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

Border Restrictions as an Insult to Centuries-Old Relations in Pak-Afghan, Pak-Iran, and Iran-Afghan Border Areas: An Essay written by Dr. Muhammad Asim

IntroductionThe 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

Perceptions of Pakistan’s neighbors as a hindrance to its economic and social progress: An analysis of Pakistan’s Balochis’ Views by Dr. Muhammad Asim

Pakistan’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

Economic Uncertainty Feels Artificial: Dr. Asim

How 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,

International Trade in Bilateral Currency is the only Solution to Get rid of Inflation: Dr. Asim

During 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

What is Unpardonable Sin: 124(A) Pakistan Penal Code

It 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

Pakistan’s Political and External Environment

On 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

Society for Gulf and Middle East (SGME) Discusses Israeli Aggression against Palestinians and the International Response

Report 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

Majority of South Punjab is Deprived of Blood Bank Facility: RMR Report

Besides 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

Biographical Research Report: What I Learnt from Civics and Political Science

Civics 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

Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum (PIIF) presents History of Human Rights Violation in Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir

Report 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

Report: Tajikistan is Flourishing

Report prepared by Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer for the Islamabad Institute for Russia and Central Asia Human development is defined as the process of enlarging people’s opportunities and improving their well-being. The concept of human development was developed by Mehboob ul Haq, a famous economist of Pakistan. He argued that the current measures for human

Pak-Iran Intellectuals Forum (PIIF) and Research Society for Gulf and Middle East (RSGME) jointly conducted a seminar on Palestine Issue

Report prepared by Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer and Dr. Muhammad Asim The current situation of instability and uncertainty in Palestine is a series of the tragedy that has started in the last month with the Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Thousands Palestinian people affected of the Israeli cruel and wicked deed. In