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Afzal Ali Shigri

Afzal Ali Shigri

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Police reforms: missed opportunity

The blueprint exists. But what is missing is political maturity and sustained commitment.

13.02.2026 100

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What the mountains can teach us

The land that is now Pakistan once possessed a functioning climate civilisation of its own.

24.01.2026 90

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Accountable police forces

Multiple police forces need to be established within each province under the existing legal framework.

27.12.2025 60

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GB’s rare earth potential

A legal trap blocks the promise of prosperity that lies in the mountains of Gilgit-Baltistan.

19.11.2025 100

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GB’s pre-poll report card

The upcoming polls in Gilgit-Baltistan are a rare opportunity to reset governance in the area.

11.10.2025 50

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From Frontier to Federal

The decision to retain police command over the entire structure through legislation reinforces civilian ethos and oversight of this unique force.

24.07.2025 70

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Land reforms in GB

Successive governments have treated the sensitive issue of land ownership rights cavalierly.

18.06.2025 70

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GB: undermined by ‘governance’

The planned wasteful expenditure on additional districts must be rolled back.

24.03.2025 100

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GB’s lost hope

Given the need for democratic and accountable governance in GB, the quest for a provisional province warrants immediate attention.

14.02.2025 50

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