The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine must be applied to ensure that all individuals at risk of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or ethnic cleansing receive equal protection. Neglecting to uphold this principle constitutes a crime against humanity in itself. The acronym R2P could be mistaken for a technical IT term or perhaps the name of a character in a Star Wars movie. But it has far more serious and critical meaning in global affairs, peace and security. R2P is the acronym for the Responsibility to Protect, an international norm which seeks to ensure that the international community never again fails to halt the mass atrocity crimes of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. This is a lofty ambition for which the world must strive. However, reality has not yet come close to achieving that lofty ambition. So, what is the R2P story? And... Read More

In the 1947-48 Gilgit-Baltistan Liberation War, the people of Gilgit-Baltistan rose against Dogra control to join Pakistan. Major Brown and Babar Khan's leadership became symbols of their fight for freedom and self-determination. The Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Liberation War of 1947-48 stands as... Read More

Pakistan has faced challenges in turning well-developed policies into action. The SIFC now aims to streamline processes and boost economic growth through better implementation. Pakistan has a long history of struggling with the implementation of its policies, despite having many well-developed pla... Read More