Islamabad
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!
News
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Trailblazers and Fighters
Women in Pakistan have historically played key roles in politics but face significant barriers. Despite increasing participation, their contributions are often overlooked. Greater efforts are needed.
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Wings of Loss: A stock-take on PIA privatisation
The Government of Pakistan has approved a restructuring plan before the privatisation of the national flag carrier airline PIA. After than, Pakistan’s government is actively looking for investors.
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Pakistan’s Budget 2024-25: Promises to Policies
With ambitious tax targets and a plot twist involving the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this year’s budget presentation was nothing short of a high-stakes drama. But behind the curtain, the reality is a mix of economic strategies and fiscal maneuvers that aim to steer the country through turbulent economic waters. Against the backdrop the government presented the annual budget 2024-2025 on 12 June. Read the critique by Dr Aneel Salman
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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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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.
