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 [...]

How the digital divide is affecting education for students away from urban settings

Written by Mehru Ahmed The advent of online schooling and E-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic In these times of the COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of our lives have shifted from reality to virtual mediums. While most of these transitions were successful, one, in particular, lagged behind tremendously, that of the [...]

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