Predicting Pakistan’s future is a daunting task considering its external and internal challenges such as a precarious socio-political landscape, economic woes, law and order shortcomings, and dynamic regional and global geopolitics. The resulting uncertainties complicate attempts towards projecting the future trajectory of the country. However, by analysing current trends and identifying necessary reforms, we can develop a strategic vision for the nation’s progress and prosperity as Pakistan approaches its centennial year of independence. To examine these challenges and opportunities, CASS organised a special lecture as part of its Catalyst Conversation Series on 16 August 2024 titled ‘Pakistan of 2047’. The distinguished subject matter expert who spoke at the special lecture was Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry (Retd), former Foreign Secretary, Government of Pakistan and Chairman Sanober Institute. The lecture aimed to highlight reforms and initiatives that Pakistan should earnestly implement to reconstruct and enhance the socio-political trajectory it embarked upon at the time of its independence. The conversation centred on several key themes, including fostering political stability, promoting economic revival, upholding law and order, navigating global and regional geopolitics to enhance Pakistan’s strategic positioning and building a resilient foreign policy. It also touched upon the importance of implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. The lecture was moderated by Air Zahid Mehmood (Retd), Director at CASS, Islamabad, with Concluding Remarks by President CASS Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed (Retd).
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Aligning Macroeconomic Stability with Economic Growth Priorities
The outgoing Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 was a transitional period for Pakistan’s economy. According to the Finance Division’s monthly ‘Economic Update and Outlook July 2024’, progress was observed across multiple domains, setting the basis
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Data-Driven Election Campaigns: Protecting Voter Privacy
Over the past several years, data has been utilised to facilitate election campaigns in various countries, but the multifaceted notion of Data-Driven Campaigns (DDC) has become more prevalent in recent years. With elections scheduled for more than 60 countries in 2024 (with 44 countries having already voted,
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Chinars in Chains : India’s Siege of Jammu and Kashmir
Following the landslide victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2019 Indian General Elections, the government led by Narendra Modi swiftly announced revocation of the special status of Jammu & Kashmir by repealing Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution on 5 August 2019. More than five years on, the Muslim majority of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) continues to
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