Project launched to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and improve governance in Balochistan
“Project launched to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and improve governance in Balochistan”, Sohail Anwar Hashmi, Director General, ACEB
The Help: Why are you hurting me?
The ILO reports that Pakistan has 8.5 million domestic workers, with women comprising over half of the informal labor force. However, domestic workers are not entitled to benefits like minimum wage, which is only preserved for other workers. This results in women and young girls receiving only a pittance for their labor, insufficient to cover rent and other household expenses.
Feminist Perspectives on the Economic Causes of Human Trafficking of Men in Pakistan
The recent tragedy of losing lives to human trafficking is a moment of reflection and much neglected Feminist perspectives is well-suited for this purpose. Feminist analyses of the economic causes of human trafficking of men in Pakistan looks at the exploitative economic system and structural inequalities which make men vulnerable to economic exploitation and trafficking.
Political Polarization and Its Impact on Governance, Electoral Process, and Democracy
After the 9th May vandalism on the state's military installations, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) faces a massive crackdown. PTI leaders are leaving the party one after another and those staying face arrests and a pending trial in the controversial military courts. As PTI awaits a potential permanent ban and its Chairman Imran Khan may be tried in a military court and disqualified, the uncertainty around general elections in 2023 grows further in a politically unstable Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Emerging Leadership Initiative
Pakistan is the Fifth-largest youth country in the world, with 60 percent of youth under 30. According to a study by the Pakistan Institute of Economic Development (PIDE), 31 percent of youth is unemployed. Currently, the youth of Pakistan is facing significant challenges like a lack of opportunities, limited career counseling options, mental health issues, and flaws in the educational system. These rising challenges have created frustration and stress among the youth, which can be seen as a lack of acceptance, resentment, and hostility in their behavior and on social media platforms (...)
The devastating consequences of Misinformation, Disinformation, and Fake News on Society
Have you ever noticed how information on social media and WhatsApp groups can explode within seconds? Disinformation, misinformation, and fake news have caused multiple devastating consequences in Pakistani society. We have been observing a peak amount of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news related to the Polio virus, COVID-19, Minorities' rights, [...]
Youth Peace Incubation Program – An inspiring journey of emerging leaders
For many years in Pakistan, the voices of our youth expressing their concerns about their due rights have remained unheard. The majority of them did not get an adequate platform due to inefficient governments and a lack of the rule of law. In addition, the Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index ranks Pakistan 140 out of 180 countries, citing corruption and the absence of accountability as two significant indicators of poor governance; these factors often result in chaos, instability, and other challenges for the state and its citizens (...)
Breaking the Mold: Restoring Citizens’ Trust in Police
The Police department is one of the front-line government agencies that engage with citizens in the most challenging environments to ensure the rule of law. Whether it is in times of conflict or peace, law enforcement officials play a crucial role in humanitarian consequences due to their responsibilities, such as maintaining public order and security, preventing and detecting crimes, and providing assistance to the general public. The powers they have been granted, such as arrest and detention, search and seizure, and the use of force can significantly influence the fate of those affected by such situations (...)
Collaborative approach to deal with effects of fake news and disinformation on freedom of expression
In an event arranged at the National Press Club by Accountability Lab speakers discussed the key drivers and impacts of fake news and disinformation on society and especially on youth. Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Dean, Social Sciences Department, International Islamic University, Islamabad; Ms. Zill e Huma, Deputy Director at the Press [...]
COVID-19 and the invisible divide of digital outreach regarding government services for the vulnerable population
Written by Momina Sahar While one of the most promising and appealing steps taken by the government of Pakistan was the digitization of government services during the unprecedented times of a global pandemic, the uncritical embrace of technology for dissemination of information and services along with the lack of availability [...]