CRSS Public Service Delivery Projects
CRSS Public Service Delivery Projects Public Service Delivery Projects are essential to Pakistan's development, improving the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of key public services. They help bridge gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and...
CPECC Review of Implementation Challenges and Near–term Revival Prospects
Expert Roundtable held at the Centre of Research and Security Studies (CRSS), Islamabad, 27th September 2024 SUMMARY The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was launched in 2015 as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to improve Pakistan's...
2024 VIOLENCE-LINKED FATALITIES OVERTAKE FULL-YEAR 2023 IN JUST NINE MONTHS
OVERVIEW OF PAKISTAN’S SECURITY LANDSCAPE IN Q3 2024 BY CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND SECURITY STUDIES (CRSS) The third quarter of 2024 saw a sharp increase in fatalities of terrorist violence and counter-terrorism campaigns, with a 90% surge in violence. A total of 722...
Awareness of Intellectual Property Rights Key to Safeguarding National Heritage and Economic Growth: Experts
Success comes from knowing one's rights, a principle that resonates not only in the realm of human rights but also in the context of intellectual property (IP) rights - an essential area of knowledge for students, researchers, and the broader public in Pakistan, said...
Afghanistan’s Climate Vulnerability: A Grave Danger Beyond Conflict
By Elsa Imdad Afghanistan, often associated with conflict and political instability, is facing a different yet equally devastating crisis: its extreme vulnerability to natural and climatic disasters. Ranked as the second most disaster-prone country in the world, only...
From Margins to the Forefront: How Balochistan Leads Pakistan’s Climate Fight
Balochistan, despite its marginalized status, has become a leader in climate action! By focusing on environmental sustainability, public health, and social inclusion, the Balochistan Climate Change Policy (BCCP) sets an example for other provinces to follow. Its...
Turbulent Waters I Steering Pak-Afghan Water Diplomacy
PREAMBLE Water is a critical and increasingly scarce resource in the South Asian region, and for Pakistan and Afghanistan, effective water management is not just a matter of economic survival but also a key to regional stability. Despite sharing several transboundary...
Faith and Fury the Rise of Blasphemy-Driven Violence in Pakistan
Authored by Mohammad Nafees , Edited by Elsa Imdad ABSTRACT This report provides a comprehensive analysis of blasphemy-related extrajudicial killings in Pakistan from the British Raj to present times. It examines the escalation of these incidents, driven by societal...
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CRSS Public Service Delivery Projects
CRSS Public Service Delivery Projects Public Service Delivery Projects are essential to Pakistan's development, improving the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of key public services. They help bridge gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and...
CPECC Review of Implementation Challenges and Near–term Revival Prospects
Expert Roundtable held at the Centre of Research and Security Studies (CRSS), Islamabad, 27th September 2024 SUMMARY The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), was launched in 2015 as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to improve Pakistan's...
Turbulent Waters I Steering Pak-Afghan Water Diplomacy
PREAMBLE Water is a critical and increasingly scarce resource in the South Asian region, and for Pakistan and Afghanistan, effective water management is not just a matter of economic survival but also a key to regional stability. Despite sharing several transboundary...
Faith and Fury the Rise of Blasphemy-Driven Violence in Pakistan
Authored by Mohammad Nafees , Edited by Elsa Imdad ABSTRACT This report provides a comprehensive analysis of blasphemy-related extrajudicial killings in Pakistan from the British Raj to present times. It examines the escalation of these incidents, driven by societal...
The Intersection of Climate Change & Gender-Based Violence In Pakistan
PREFACE The impact of climate change on women and the subsequent increase in gender-based violence (GBV) in Pakistan remains largely under-discussed. While climate change affects every aspect of human existence globally—health, economy, and society, women and girls in...