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Desk

Pakistan’s PTA Plays Whack-a-Mole with the Internet

Desk February 4, 2023
The indecisive PDM government has further ruined the economy. Political decision-making is critical for good governance.
Desk

The Significance of Political Decision-Making: A Case of IMF Deal

Desk February 3, 2023
The state is the political organization and comprises the social, cultural and administrative sub-organizations. Then, the capacity ensures the performance.
Desk

The Capacity Crises of Pakistan

Desk February 2, 2023
ڈیسک

BBQ boom leaves black chefs behind

ڈیسک February 2, 2023
ڈیسک

The Battle for a Greener Tomorrow

ڈیسک February 1, 2023
Terrorism and the Capacity of the State The terror incident in the city of Peshawar is heartbreaking. Pakistan has suffered the scourage of terror for many years now. The nation was satisfied that terrorism was almost controlled. However, the recent upsurge in terror incidents is a reminder that terrorism is yet to be controlled. Pakistan faces multiple forms of terrorism. At the same time, it has national and international dimensions. The deep conflict in Afghanistan directly affects Pakistan for religious and ethnic reasons. Then there are also international facilitations. On one side is religious extremism, and on the other, it is ethnic alienation like that in Balochistan. However, whatever the reasons are, Pakistan has yet to be more effective in intelligence, surveillance, policing, and counter-terrorism. The writ of the state is the hallmark of the state's sovereignty. What is sovereignty? Sovereignty, in political theory, is the ultimate overseer, or authority, in the decision-making process of the state and in the maintenance of order. Thus, it is the power of the state which is supreme inwardly and outwardly. Therefore, no group can compete with the authority and power of a state. Pakistan has been fighting the war on terrorism since 2001. A state must be able to quell all forms of terrorism in twenty years. Pakistan faces capacity and institutional crises. Although the institutions' capacity has improved, it has yet to be to that level where terrorism can be uprooted. Moreover, to begin with, the capacity of police must have been acquired in these twenty years. For that purpose, police reforms are critical, and, unfortunately, police reforms have not been done. The bomb blast in the police line is unacceptable technically and operationally. How can a terrorist enter the police line? It is not only an intelligence failure but also a technical and operational failure. The state does not mourn on the corpses; instead, it reacts and uproots all who challenge the writ of the state. Civil and military law enforcement agencies must cooperate to tackle it. The political consensus through legislation, delegated legislation and policies is also critical like that once achieved through the National Action Plan. Twenty years is a long time for a nation, and despite the enormity of the challenge, a modern state is expected to control it. Pakistan must come out of the excuses and quell them for its sovereignty's sake. Incidents of terrorism create the image of a failed state, directly impacting the economy, security and national life. The capacity of civil and military organizations should be enhanced to the level where they can implement the state's sovereignty. The political solutions are significant, but the implementation of the writ of a state is undeniable. The state does not function as a weak entity.
Desk

Terrorism and the Capacity of the State

Desk January 31, 2023
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Putting the Brakes on Skyrocketing Inflation in Pakistan

ڈیسک January 31, 2023
Pakistan Television Corporation Limited (PTV) is a public limited company. The Government of Pakistan holds all its shares. The decision to establish a general-purpose television service with the participation of private capital and under the general supervision of the Government of Pakistan (GOP) was taken in October 1963. Subsequently, the GOP signed an agreement with Nippon Electronic Company of Japan, allowing it to operate two pilot stations in Pakistan. The first of these stations went on air in Lahore on 26 November 1964. On the completion of the experimental phase, a private limited company called Television Promoters Limited was set up in 1965, which was converted into a public limited company in 1967. Television centres were established in Karachi and Rawalpindi/Islamabad in 1967 and in Peshawar and Quetta in 1974. PTV satellite transmission is around the clock. The transmission includes ETV and PTV News transmission. PTV is a national state-driven television. Therefore, it is expected to project the image of the state of Pakistan in all fields of politics, governance, foreign policy, international relations and economy. Politics, current affairs and governance are the elemental programs of the PTV news channel. However, PTI consistently faces a political dilemma. Although it is expected to project the image of the state, it projects the image of the government. As most of the employees are public servants, therefore, they are unable to resist the guidelines of the political executive. Hence, the whole media scheme is more subjective than the essence of objectivity. It is appropriate to contend that PTV has always been the government's propaganda machine. However, the most bizarre part is the performance of the political analysts. It is more of a comic relief than a genuine objective analysis of democracy, politics, electioneering or political commentary. How is it possible that an analyst today is advocating PTI, and the next day he is advocating PMLN if the latter comes into power? This may be the fastest transition of ideologies a person can make. Then, the other significant question arises, should viewers still believe his political analysis? How can viewers believe his political analysis? Is this not less than a joke? There is a dire need to reform PTV. Firstly, there is no need to run a state-owned TV, which has not been able to compete with private channels. Secondly, if it is so required, then the news channel of the PTV should be scrapped. The public exchequer should not be wasted on this subjective political analysis by the PTV political experts.
Desk

The Moral Crises of PTV Anchors

Desk January 30, 2023
Desk

No more excuses for Ishaq Dar

Desk January 30, 2023
Political stability is a vital factor for economic revival. Therefore, implementing of constitutional timelines for elections are critical.
Desk

Constitutional Timelines of Electioneering are Vital for Political Stability and Economic Growth

Desk January 29, 2023

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