Paradigm Shift

05/09/2025

The article by Urva Rind focuses on the crucial role of science diplomacy in addressing global challenges like climate change and pandemics.

Despite its potential, Pakistan lags behind other nations, lacking a dedicated framework for integrating science and foreign policy.

Experts point to a disconnect between scientists and diplomats, low R&D funding, and inadequate organizational structures.

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05/09/2025

The Balkanization Trap of More Provinces

Dividing Pakistan into more provinces will not fix corruption, inefficiency, or lack of development; instead, it risks creating bloated bureaucracies and worsening resource disputes.

Historical examples show that smaller divisions often intensify grievances and inequality, as seen in cases like KPK’s hydroelectric power and Balochistan’s natural resources.

True reform lies not in Balkanization, but in accountability and collective action by the people to demand better governance.

Read more: https://www.paradigmshift.com.pk/more-provinces/

05/09/2025

Mahnoor Azhar discusses how climate change-induced flash floods in Pakistan are intensified by structural inefficiencies in disaster management.

She highlights the ineffectiveness of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) due to the 18th Amendment, which devolved power to provinces but created a gap in coordination and funding.

On top of that, a lack of early warning systems and infrastructure further contributes to the high death toll.

To learn more, visit https://www.paradigmshift.com.pk/disaster-management-in-pakistan/ or click the link in bio.

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05/09/2025

Dividing Pakistan into more provinces will not fix corruption, inefficiency, or lack of development; instead, it risks creating bloated bureaucracies and worsening resource disputes.

Historical examples show that smaller divisions often intensify grievances and inequality, as seen in cases like KPK’s hydroelectric power and Balochistan’s natural resources.

True reform lies not in Balkanization, but in accountability and collective action by the people to demand better governance.

To learn more, visit https://www.paradigmshift.com.pk/more-provinces/ or click the link in bio.

To submit your own work, check out our submission guidelines.

05/09/2025

The Challenge of Disaster Risk Management in Pakistan

Mahnoor Azhar discusses how climate change-induced flash floods in Pakistan are intensified by structural inefficiencies in disaster management.

She highlights the ineffectiveness of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) due to the 18th Amendment, which devolved power to provinces but created a gap in coordination and funding.

On top of that, a lack of early warning systems and infrastructure further contributes to the high death toll.

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The risk of natural disasters in Pakistan is intensified due to the ineffectiveness of the National Disaster Management Authority...

05/09/2025

Science Diplomacy: Pakistan’s Missed Opportunities and the Road Ahead

The article by Urva Rind focuses on the crucial role of science diplomacy in addressing global challenges like climate change and pandemics.

Despite its potential, Pakistan lags behind other nations, lacking a dedicated framework for integrating science and foreign policy.

Experts point to a disconnect between scientists and diplomats, low R&D funding, and inadequate organizational structures.

Read more: https://www.paradigmshift.com.pk/science-diplomacy/

04/09/2025

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar recently visited Bangladesh, marking the first such visit in 13 years.

The trip resulted in a new agreement and five MOUs, signaling a significant improvement in bilateral relations.

Analysts view this as a shift in South Asian political dynamics, with Pakistan and China strengthening ties with Bangladesh as India's regional influence declines.

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04/09/2025

Throughout history, wars have seen civilian casualties, but journalists were largely protected under international humanitarian law.

In Gaza, however, an unprecedented number of journalists — over 240 — have been killed, far exceeding fatalities in past conflicts like WWII, Vietnam, Iraq, and Ukraine.

This alarming trend highlights deliberate targeting, deep international divides, and a growing threat to press freedom worldwide.

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04/09/2025

The world is currently experiencing multiple global conflicts. These modern conflicts, like the ones in Gaza, Ukraine, and Taiwan, could ignite a third world war.

Alishah Mushtaq argues that while these wars have local origins, they are connected by broader power struggles between major nations.

Globalization, along with the growing nuclear threat, makes it difficult to contain these conflicts, raising the risk of a catastrophic global confrontation.

To learn more, visit https://www.paradigmshift.com.pk/modern-conflicts/ or click the link in bio.

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04/09/2025

Could World War III Begin With These Modern Conflicts?

The world is currently experiencing multiple global conflicts. These modern conflicts, like the ones in Gaza, Ukraine, and Taiwan, could ignite a third world war.

Alishah Mushtaq argues that while these wars have local origins, they are connected by broader power struggles between major nations.

Globalization, along with the growing nuclear threat, makes it difficult to contain these conflicts, raising the risk of a catastrophic global confrontation.

Read more: https://www.paradigmshift.com.pk/modern-conflicts/

04/09/2025

Ishaq Dar’s Dhaka Visit: Improving Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar recently visited Bangladesh, marking the first such visit in 13 years.

The trip resulted in a new agreement and five MOUs, signaling a significant improvement in bilateral relations.

Analysts view this as a shift in South Asian political dynamics, with Pakistan and China strengthening ties with Bangladesh as India's regional influence declines.

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's recent visit to Dhaka was significant step towards improving Pakistan-Bangladesh relations.