The Brewing Crisis
By Elsa Imdad The ever-delicate Pak-Afghan relationship hangs by a thread, with unresolved tensions sparking fears of a deeper regional crisis. The growing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan are now at a critical point, with the potential for even further...
Shakarparian Forest – The Vital Organ of Islamabad’s Ecosystem
By Engineer Arshad H Abbasi Since its designation as Pakistan’s capital in 1963, Islamabad has experienced exponential growth and urbanization, with its population surging By Engineer Arshad H Abbasi from 0.117 million in 1961 to 2.4 million by 2023. The city's...
Relations Taken Hostage to Vindictive and Arrogant Mindset
By Imtiaz Gul Any conversation on whether and how to improve Indo-Pakistan relations will remain incomplete without a peep back to statements by political stalwarts to grasp the mindset and strategy that PM Narendra Modi and national security advisor Ajit Doval...
The Energy Crisis in Pakistan: A Tragedy of Neglect, Corruption, and Systemic Decay
By Engineer Musa Arshad Abbasi The Collapse of a Nation’s Power Pakistan’s energy crisis is not just an inconvenience—it is a national catastrophe that has crippled industries, strangled economic growth, and plunged millions into darkness. This crisis is not merely...
The Myth of Climate Change in Pakistan Sorrow Tale of Systemic Failures
Technical Analysis by Engineer Arshad H Abbasi Executive Summary This report provides an incisive scrutiny of Pakistan's flood management strategies and systemic failures (both due to incompetence and corrupt practices) and highlights the country's vulnerability to...
Nuclear Power and Powerlessness: Pakistan’s Struggle with Energy Inefficiency and Corruption
By Engineer Musa Arshad Despite possessing the sixth-largest nuclear arsenal globally, with approximately 160 warheads, Pakistan's energy sector is plagued by inefficiencies that have far-reaching consequences. The country's reliance on international aid to sustain...
Afghans in Pakistan Shouldn’t Pay the Price for Political Disputes: Senator Mushahid Hussain
If we look at the refugee profile in Pakistan, for the most part, the country has been a model host for welcoming refugees from different countries. Pakistan has the largest number of refugees for the longest duration in modern history, not just from Afghanistan but...
The Dark Clouds of Pakistan: An Investigative Report on Air Pollution and Smog
By Engineer Arshad H. Abbasi Air pollution in Pakistan has emerged as a critical environmental and public health challenge, with major cities such as Lahore consistently recording some of the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) levels globally. The prevalence of toxic...
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COMPLEX TERRORISM LANDSCAPE IN PAKISTAN-AFGHANISTAN REGION : AFGHAN EMIRATE AS COUNTER-TERROR PARTNER
This report examines the evolving militant landscape in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region following the Afghan Taliban’s (TTA) return to power in August 2021. Contrary to initial hopes that the Taliban’s governance might stabilize the region, the threats have instead...
BEYOND BOUNDARIES VI 5TH PAK-AFGHAN RELIGIOUS SCHOLARS DIALOGUE
Introduction The 5th Pak-Afghan Religious Stakeholders Dialogue, organized by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), brought together 25 participants, including religious scholars, academicians, and political analysts from Pakistan and Afghanistan. The...
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...