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How do we want to live? Our office in Islamabad has been working for a peaceful and progressive Pakistan since 1986. Since then FNF Pakistan office has been seeking to answer this very question: How do we want to live? As individuals we are all entitled to personal dignity and freedom. It has been FNF`s mission to make these principles valid for all. We want people to realize the project of their lives! We promote a social and political environment where every individual can become the pilot of his/her lives!
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Pakistan: Normalising trade with India
For decades, it has been evident that major political parties on both sides (Pakistan and India) have advocated for normalizing trade relations, but some important stakeholders had reservations. However, the National Security Policy (NSP) announced in 2021 indicated that Pakistan is prepared to move on and prioritize geo-economics over geopolitics. Read the analysis by Dr. Manzoor on how Pakistan can leverage this opportunity. (Originally published Dawn 22.04.2024)
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A review of Iranian President's trip to Pakistan
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Pakistan was a case study in “what could be.” As the first such visit by an Iranian leader to Pakistan in eight years, it marked a significant development in bilateral relations. It was rendered that much more important amid bilateral tensions triggered by a missile exchange by both sides in January and broader regional conflicts such as the Israel-Gaza issue and Iran's attack on Israel for targeting its Damascus consulate.
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Pakistan's Post-Election Crossroads
Pakistan's post-election landscape in 2024 is fraught with challenges and opportunities. As the country navigates this critical juncture, addressing concerns over election transparency, ensuring political stability, and upholding democratic values will be paramount. The international community is closely watching Pakistan as it moves forward, shaping its future political course. Check out the analysis by Waqar Rizvi.
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Transparency in Elections
The Election Act 2017 provides a number of mechanism for recounting, publication of polling station wise results and dispute resolutions. Ordinarily, these mechanisms and checks should be more than adequate to ensure transparency and prevent electoral fraud. But all such mechanisms fail, when there is a perception that state itself uses influence to circumvent the established mechanisms to achieve the desired results. Check out the analysis by Mukhtar Ahmed Ali.
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Energy Security in South Asia
This report demonstrates the viability of regional cooperation and transition towards renewable energy as the key to addressing energy security concerns in South Asia. It analyses the energy sector landscape of South Asia, development plans for regional cooperation, policy focus towards renewable energy upscale, and devises a roadmap for a more inclusive and green future of the energy sector in South Asia.
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Democracy hasn’t become a dinosaur (Thankfully!)
During the ‘super election year’ in the world, many countries around the world will be holding elections in 2024. Pakistan-the fifth populous country in the world-held general elections on February 8, 2024. The very happening of the 2024 elections in Pakistan was a significant step as the country’s election cycle was badly broken in January 2023. Therefore, the good news is that democracy hasn’t become a dinosaur in Pakistan. Read the analysis by Zafarullah Khan.
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Ensuring Inclusive Elections in Flood-Stricken Areas
Various studies indicate that disasters affect electoral participation differently even in developed countries. Check out the analysis by IAF Alumni Syed Raza Ali Shah as he outlines the potential for low voter turnout in Sindh and Balochistan flood affected areas and how it can be mitigated.
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