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Depoliticization of Bureaucracy in Pakistan
The governance structure of Pakistan heavily relies on bureaucracy to maintain impartiality and neutrality. However, persistent political interference has eroded bureaucratic effectiveness, contributing to declining governance standards. This paper examines the historical context, legal challenges, and reform efforts aimed at depoliticizing bureaucracy. Through expert discussions, key recommendations include reinforcing legal safeguards, decentralizing financial authority, and implementing a merit-based performance evaluation system. The study underscores the necessity of structural reforms to restore bureaucratic efficiency and accountability in Pakistan.

January 09, 2025

Author(s): Faiza Qureshi

INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR
Pakistan’s Role in Counter Terrorism

January 29-30, 2025



Announcements


Call for Papers
Margalla Papers
March 31, 2025
Call for Papers
Journal of International Law
March 31, 2025

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Critical Analysis of Five Eyes Alliance
January 13, 2025
Author(s): Anees Fatima Sherazi
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National Action Plan: A Quantified Analysis
December 20, 2024
Author(s): Ayesha Sohail
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Strategic Choices in South Caucasus: A Pragmatic Path for Pakistan
December 3, 2024
Author(s): Dr. M. A. Gul
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Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan: A Bridge to Peace and Harmony
December 11, 2024
Author(s): Abdur Rehman
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Unfolding the Role of the US in Afghanistan’s Current Situation
December 9, 2024
Author(s): Maryam Noor
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Pakistan’s Economic Ties with ASEAN: Challenges & Way Forward
December 12, 2024
Author(s): Marium Akhtar

Upcoming Events

Feb
4
2025
Launch of ISSRA Strategy Paper "Pakistan's Kashmir Strategy - Roadmap for the Future"

Registration form for Seminar
Sponsor: CEIL Branch, ISSRA, NDU
Email: raumar@ndu.edu.pk

Feb
17-22
2025
5th International Workshop for Leadership and Stability (5th IWLS)
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Sponsor: KC&PP Branch, ISSRA, NDU
Email: iwls@ndu.edu.pk
Tel: +92-51-9260651-2 (Extn: 7228/7250)

Feb
26
2025
Roundtable on Road to COP-30
Sponsor: ISS Branch, ISSRA, NDU
Email: rafaiza@ndu.edu.pk
Tel: +92-51-9260651-2
(Extn: 7364)


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Amidst the picturesque Margallah hills; ISSRA offers an intellectual forum for candid and informed discussions


Podcast with Kamran Lashari

August 22, 2024

Podcast with Dr Maria Sultan

August 19, 2024

National Seminar
The Kashmir Dispute Past, Present and Future

March 7, 2024

Global & Regional

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Margalla Papers

Margalla Papers is a biannual publication of National Defence University, the premier institution for security and strategic studies. The journal is a unique publication of the country, which primarily deals with the issues related to Contemporary World Politics, Globalization, Foreign Policy, Strategic and Economic Relationships, Regional Organizations, UN Peacekeeping Operations, International Law and Global Commons. The journal has its standing among the students, researchers, experts, policymakers and intelligentsia.


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E9 Quarterly

E9 Quarterly is a periodical publication of INSIGHTS written by our research community. These briefs discover new dimensions of subjects related to National Security while focusing on practical and objective solutions to the issues for the consumption of respective stakeholders and academia.

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Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region in the Context of US-China Rivalry
 

November 19 2024

Author(s): Adrak Hussain

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Growing Geopolitical Relevance and Economic Rise of Vietnam: Lessons for Pakistan
 

September 20, 2024

Author(s): Syed Muhammad Uzzam Kazmi

Defence, Security & Technology

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Strategic Thought

In an environment of rapidly transforming geopolitical realities, a more comprehensive all-encompassing deeper understanding of the issues is necessary. Pakistan’s existence and success in achieving its critical objectives is dependent on our comprehensive understanding of the environment around us, as well as our ability to convince others about our positions. Given the complex global political and geo-strategic environment, Pakistan needs a delicate strategic balancing and intricate policy maneuvers.

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NDU Journal

NDU Journal is an annual publication of National Defence University, the premier institution for security and strategic studies. The journal is a unique publication of the country, which primarily deals with the national security issues of Pakistan. The journal has its own standing among the students, researchers, experts, policy makers and intelligentsia. Keeping the flag high, the articles appearing in the journal are selected after a rigorous scrutiny and blind peer reviews at home and abroad.

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Trek to Progress: Sino-Pak Cooperation in Science and Technology

September 30, 2024

Author(s): Sidra Jamil

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A Review of The National Space Policy of Pakistan

September 6, 2024

Authors(s): Areesha Manzoor

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Pakistan's Aspiration for Artificial Intelligence (AI)


September 3, 2024

Author(s): Dr Athar Osama

Domestic & Legal

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ISSRA Papers

ISSRA Papers is an annual publication of Institute for Strategic Studies, Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University. The Journal is a unique publication of the country which promotes awareness and understanding of the issues related to governance and public policy. ISSRA Papers welcomes contributions from all around the world and has a wide range of readers that include students, researchers, experts and policy makers. Articles appearing in the journal are selected after a rigorous scrutiny and blind peer reviews at home and abroad.

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Journal of International Law

The NDU JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW is an annual publication of the Centre of Excellence for International Law (CEIL), at the Institute for Strategic Studies. Research and Analysis (ISSRA), National Defence University. CEIL is Pakistan’s first public sector think tank on international law, conducting cutting edge research on the international law aspects of defense and strategic matters, under the auspices of ISSRA. The NDU Journal of International Law aims to promote the dissemination of ideas and findings for the multifaceted challenges facing Pakistan from a law and policy perspective.

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Pakistan’s Civil Defence: Need for Modernisation and Integration

November 5, 2024

Authors(s): Asfa Azam

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Balochistan – A Victim of Geopolitics or Socio-Economic Grievances?

October 18, 2024

Authors(s): Dr Abdul Rauf Iqbal

ISSRA
Podcast with Dr Andreea Stoian Karadeli

February 26 - March 2, 2024

Discussion
Impact of Post Truth Era on Human Society and how to deal with it's challenges

February 26 - March 2, 2024

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