Policy Perspectives (Volume 17, No. 1)
Editor-in-Chief: Khalid Rahman Download Contents |
The latest edition of peer-reviewed IPS’ flagship journal Policy Perspectives—disseminating the research carried out by IPS and its associates, and experts on diverse range of current and evolving topics—is out now!
In view of the broad and fundamental impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, an exclusive part of this issue has been dedicated to the theme, “Covid-19: Global Challenge, National Response.” Experts in different fields have contributed in this part in an attempt to suggest a better future with a positive approach.
Simultaneously, this issue also presents research papers under the three conventional themes of the Journal, namely International Relations, Pakistan Affairs and Faith & Society.
The first paper ‘Transgender Law in Pakistan: Some Key Issues’ ’ bases itself on a recently issued briefing paper by the International Commission of Jurists regarding Pakistan’s Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018 and critically discusses its contention that the law meets the international law obligations of Pakistan; it suggests a thorough review of the transgender law with a changed approach.
Authors: Syed Nadeem Farhat, Muhammad Daniyal Abdullah, Dr Shafei Moiz Hali and Hamza Iftikhar
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.17.1.0007
The next paper 'Reintegration Prospects for the Ex-Convicts in Pakistan: A Legal Perspective' highlights the need for a policy based stance for smooth reintegration of the ex-convicts in Pakistan who have desisted from crime as the existing provisions lack a principle-based mechanism for exoneration of such offenders.
Author: Aisha Tariq
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.17.1.0035
The third paper on 'Coastal Communities of Balochistan vis-à-vis CPEC: Mapping Perceptions and Socioeconomic Issues' attempts to map the perceptions, expectations and apprehensions of the coastal communities of Balochistan vis-à-vis current and forthcoming changes brought about by CPEC in their region.
Authors: Naufil Shahrukh, Shahzad Hussain, Tuba Azeem and Samand Khan
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.17.1.0053
The paper on 'Maritime Economy and Gwadar Port: A Growth Catalyst' underscores that Gwadar port is set to become an ideal hub port in the region due to its unique strategic location to attract trade from Central Asia, Afghanistan, west China and other countries owing to its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz (SoH).
Authors: Inayat Kalim and Areeja Syed
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.17.1.0073
The paper 'Impasse of Kashmir and Recurring Pretexts: A Historiographical Analysis' undertakes a historiographic analysis of disputed territory of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) using some old and contemporary texts. Providing a basic understanding of Kashmir dispute’s background and the recurring pattern of its strategic political moves, this paper attempts to expose the rhetoric and discusses the revocation of Article 370 and 35A by India on August 5, 2019 in a wider perspective.
Author: Rabiya Aamir
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.17.1.0083
The last paper in the first part of the Journal discusses 'Emerging Politics in Iran: Rouhani’s Last Year Term and the New Conservative Parliament' . It evaluates the result of 2020 Iranian parliamentary elections held in February this year in an attempt to understand the new power dynamics in Iran.
Author: Kulsoom Belal
https://doi.org/10.13169/polipers.17.1.0105
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