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Message from Dr. Saeed Shafqat
admin2023-01-05T11:17:10+00:00It gives me pleasure to share with you that since 2008, we have been publishing the Quarterly Research & News magazine. Over the years Quarterly has performed a very useful function of sharing the Centre’s activities and views of our guest speakers, while occasionally publishing research articles, policy briefs and consultative dialogue reports.
Iffrah Khalid
admin2023-01-05T10:11:33+00:00(Class of 2017-2019) Iffrah Khalid is lecturer at the University of Lahore. “Doing my bachelors in Economics and later joining [...]
Kainat Shakil
admin2023-01-05T10:09:36+00:00(Class of 2016-2018) Kainat Shakil is currently pursuing her PhD from Deakin University and is working as a freelance research [...]
Muhammad Bilal
admin2023-01-05T10:10:18+00:00(Class of 2015-2017) Muhammad Bilal is currently serving as Excise & Taxation Inspector. “I'm a taxman. I started my career [...]
Language Under Constitution
admin2023-01-05T10:33:15+00:00Language is one of the important aspects of society. It is not some words brought together but an entity that connects an individual to his family, identity, culture, music, beliefs and wisdom (Zalmay, 2017). Currently in Pakistan there are 72 languages spoken (provincial and regional) including the official languages Urdu and English (Zalmay, 2017). In 2014 the Parliamentary Paper highlighted that 10 out of 72 languages are near extinction and despite the fact that four major provincial languages Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi and Pashto/ Puhkto are spoken in four provinces of Pakistan, with the exception of Sindhi, the other three have no official status (Zalmay, 2017). The Constitution of Pakistan makes 12 references for language, dedicating Article 251 to language only (Jabeen, S. & Shehzad, W., 2018). This section of the paper discusses Article 251 and other articles associated with language in the Constitution that provide the insights on the significance of language.
The role of the judiciary – Case of the ‘No Confidence’ vote
admin2023-01-05T11:31:02+00:00Amidst an ongoing political turmoil, the supreme court of Pakistan gave a historic judgment on 7th April 2022. The Suo Moto taken by the Chief Justice of Pakistan as part of a 5 member bench redressed the concerns of the opposition that was due to pass a vote of no confidence against the sitting Prime Minister Imran Khan. The parliamentary session came to an abrupt end as the deputy speaker of the national assembly Qasim Suri refused to administer the motion of the vote of no confidence, citing a foreign conspiracy as the driving force behind the motion.
CPPG visits the Urban Unit
admin2023-01-05T09:22:35+00:00CPPG faculty and students had an informative training workshop in Urban Unit to learn the GIS, Data Analytics, and its [...]
Book Review: Property Taxes and State Incapacity in Pakistan by Dr. Mujtaba Piracha
admin2023-01-05T09:15:01+00:00Reviewed by Roha Suhail Qureshi and Ajwah Nadeem. Dr. Mujtaba Piracha was ideally suited to pen the first-of-its-kind detailed analysis [...]
Book Review: Ethnic Federalism In Pakistan by Maryam S. Khan
admin2023-01-05T09:05:11+00:00Reviewed by Nimra Zahid Mir. “Ethnic Federalism in Pakistan: Federal design, construction of ethno-linguistic identity and group conflict” is an [...]
Smog in Lahore: Impact and Policy Options
admin2023-01-24T06:03:25+00:00Smog has turned Lahore from a ‘city of gardens’ to one of the most polluted cities in the world. Historically, [...]
Suffering in Silence – Marital Rape in Pakistan
admin2023-01-24T05:39:58+00:00Marital Rape is a type of domestic violence and sexual abuse in which an individual is subjected to non-consensual intercourse [...]
Exploring the Possibilities of Peace between India and Pakistan
admin2023-01-05T07:40:43+00:00Sustainable peace between India and Pakistan is imperative for the regional stability, security and economic development of South Asia. Therefore, [...]
Pak – Afghan trade – Taliban takeover, a blessing in disguise?
admin2023-01-05T07:33:07+00:00The Pak – Afghan trade relationship has been obfuscated due to political and economic turmoil caused by regional instability and [...]
Mutual Tolerance Approach and Constructive Social Conflict for Pakistan
admin2023-01-05T07:30:24+00:00Constructive Social Conflict is a theory that emerges from sociology and is about embracing multiple frames of reference and standpoints. [...]
The Phenomenon of Globalization
admin2023-01-05T07:27:45+00:00Globalization is a process that encompasses the causes, course, and consequences of transnational and transcultural integration of human and non-human [...]
Siachen Glacier Conflict: A Battle Worth Fighting?
admin2023-01-05T07:19:53+00:00The Siachen[1] glacier, located at the Indian subcontinent’s northwestern edge, has been a disputed region between the India-Pakistan border since [...]
Comparative Study of EVM Performance
admin2023-01-05T07:13:14+00:00On November 17, 2021, the Pakistani parliament passed the Elections (Second Amendment) Bill, 2021, allowing the use of Electronic Voting [...]
The Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Masuma Hasan organized an International conference on its 75th Anniversary Conference (14 & 15th December 2022)
admin2022-12-19T08:51:24+00:00The Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Masuma Hasan organized an International conference on its [...]
Dr. Frédérick Douzet visited CPPG
admin2022-11-03T10:42:07+00:00On 31st October 2022, Dr. Frédérick Douzet visited CPPG to talk about her work and to continue to participate in [...]
CPPG’s Training Module for the 34th Specialized MCMC at PAS, CSA
admin2022-11-10T06:01:00+00:00The Centre for Public Policy and Governance was invited by the Pakistan Administrative Service, Civil Services Academy to conduct a [...]
Good Health and Well Being: Achieving Sustainable Development Through Adaptive Public Healthcare Policies
admin2022-10-21T05:51:53+00:00Sustainable Development Goal 3 has been designed to achieve good health and well- being at a global level. Central to [...]
CPPG hosted and organized a Roundtable Discussion on ‘Climate Change and its Relation to Social and Gender Equity’ with Andrew Shofer, Deputy Chief of Mission, the U.S Department of State, Mission Pakistan
admin2022-11-11T06:34:18+00:00On 18 October 2022, the Centre for Public Policy & Governance (CPPG) organised a talk with the U.S State Department [...]
CPPG hosted and organised a talk with Professor Christophe Jaffrelot on his book ‘Modi’s India: The Rise of Hindu Nationalism and Ethnic Democracy’.
admin2022-10-20T07:30:09+00:00On 17 October 2022, the Centre for Public Policy & Governance (CPPG) organised a book discussion on the historical and [...]
Sustainability of Lahore: How can the city meet its SDG 11 targets?
admin2022-10-12T10:52:06+00:00Abstract As a signatory to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Pakistan is under an obligation to meet the prescribed targets. [...]
CPPG’s POLICY DIALOGUE for WORLD HABITAT DAY 2022
admin2022-09-30T07:37:35+00:00You are cordially invited to CPPG’s POLICY DIALOGUE for WORLD HABITAT DAY 2022 Pakistan Floods: Managing a Climate [...]
CPPG Book Launch Event: “China-Pakistan Relations in the Twenty-First Century”
admin2022-12-21T12:41:12+00:00On 22nd September 2022, the Centre for Public Policy and Governance at Forman Christian College, Lahore launched its recent publication “China-Pakistan Relations in the Twenty-First Century” authored by Ayesha Siddique. Mr. Zhao Shiren, Consul General, Chinese Consulate in Lahore, was invited as the Chief Guest and Distinguished Speaker for the event. At the book launch event, Mr. Zhao Shiren, announced an Academic Scholarship Award of Rs. 100,000 for Ayesha Siddique, and a Grant worth Rs. 400,000 for the Centre for Public Policy and Governance (CPPG). The event started with Dr. Saeed Shafqat, Professor and Founding Director CPPG making the opening remarks, followed by a welcome address by Dr. Jonathan Addleton, Rector, Forman Christian College. This was followed by a brief presentation by Ayesha Siddique. The launch event was attended by Ms. Erfa Iqbal,
Transformations in Pakistan’s Political Economy and CPEC
admin2022-07-22T07:33:12+00:00The Centre for Public Policy and Governance Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) Cordially invites you to join us for [...]
Meeting with Reed J. Aeschliman, USAID Mission Director
admin2022-09-23T05:41:39+00:00CPPG hosted a meeting with Reed J. Aeschliman, USAID Mission Director at the Saeed Shafqat Resource Centre for Public Policy [...]
Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, Mr. Alfred Grannas’ visit to CPPG
admin2022-09-21T07:24:51+00:00On the 19th of September, 2022, His Excellency Mr. Alfred Grannas, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan visited CPPG with Ms. Dorota [...]
China-Pakistan Relations in the Twenty-First Century
admin2022-07-22T07:32:42+00:00The Centre for Public Policy and Governance at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) Cordially invites you to join us [...]
A Map for Engaging Academic Scholarship
admin2022-07-22T07:32:17+00:00The Centre for Public Policy and Governance at Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) Cordially invites you to join us for [...]
Institutional Development in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Program
admin2022-06-21T11:54:11+00:00Research Topic : Peace & Conflict Resolution Introduction CPPG will assist a total of twelve M. Phil level students, six [...]
Kanwar Anwaar Ali
admin2022-07-22T13:23:51+00:00Executive MA Class of 2020 “I am currently working in the Planning and Development Board, Government of Punjab as Deputy [...]
Dr. Ayra Indrias Patras
admin2022-12-22T13:30:48+00:00Executive MA Class of 2011 “My time at CPPG in pursuit of a degree in Public Policy and Governance has [...]
Rizwan Dawood
admin2022-12-21T14:05:17+00:00MPhil Class of 2019 “Being an alumnus of MPhil CPPG Batch’19, I am currently serving as a full time lecturer [...]
Ali Murad Khokhar
admin2022-12-22T13:30:30+00:00MPhil Class of 2017 “I am an Educationist now. I started my own school with the name of The Cédre [...]
Zainab Altaf
admin2022-12-22T13:30:20+00:00MPhil Class of 2016 Zainab Altaf is currently the Communication, Community, and Gender Specialist for PICIIP II, a Government of [...]
Ashab Lodhi
admin2022-12-22T13:29:48+00:00Executive MA Class of 2021 Ashab was part of the delegation of Future Team Pakistan (FTP). He attended different workshops [...]
Aleena Afzal
admin2022-12-21T14:05:40+00:00MPhil Class of 2022 Aleena from the MPhil program got a Fulbright scholarship at New York University for MA in [...]
World on Fire
admin2022-12-22T07:44:47+00:00World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability by Amy Chua (2002).
Circular History of Pakistan
admin2022-12-22T07:45:16+00:00Asim Imdad Ali, Circular History of Pakistan (Lahore: Vanguard Books, 2021)
Contestations of Pakistani National Identity: Are we moving towards a less religious, more inclusive identity?
admin2022-06-18T10:23:41+00:00CPPG, FC College at Madison, Wisconsin (virtually) In 2019, I decided to form an FCCU panel for the prestigious Annual [...]
Evidence Based Policymaking during Covid: The Media and Government’s Public Messaging
admin2022-06-18T10:21:47+00:00Mr. Bilal Lakhani is a recipient of the James A Wechsler Award for International Reporting and a graduate of Columbia [...]
The CPEC’s impact on Pakistan’s Cultural Hybridization through Media
admin2022-06-18T10:20:22+00:00Dr. Kiran Hassan, Research Associate Fellow at School of Advance Study, (London) and Coordinator Media Freedom Initiative at the Institute [...]
Why Think Tanks Matter: A Virtual Forum
admin2022-06-18T10:18:22+00:00CPPG in collaboration with CBS, LUMS, held a discussion on the importance of think tanks in policy discourse of Pakistan [...]
Managing the Durand Line: Stakeholder Perspectives
admin2022-12-21T13:37:27+00:00By Hanzala Khan MPhil Quaid-e-Azam University 2018 Introduction: The current Pakistan-Afghanistan border – also known as the Durand Line – [...]
Media’s Role in Conflict Resolution: Framing of Government-TTP Dialogue in the Editorials of English and Urdu Newspapers
admin2022-12-21T13:15:51+00:00By Ahsan Raza MPhil Government College University, Faisalabad 2018 Introduction This paper attempts to explore leading Pakistani English and Urdu [...]
The Dilemma of Dealing with Terrorism in Cyberspace and Peoples Digital Rights: A Case Study of Pakistan
admin2022-12-21T13:16:03+00:00By Talal Raza MPhil National Defense University 2017 Introduction: The 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center transformed the world [...]
Political Stability in Afghanistan & Emerging Regional Alliances – Saad Malik
admin2022-12-21T13:16:14+00:00After the USA’s unceremonious exit from Afghanistan following a long, tiring and fruitless war, a political and diplomatic vacuum may [...]
Theatre Art Ventures in Lahore Amidst the Pandemic – Ibra Ammad
admin2022-12-21T13:16:28+00:00A case of Ajoka Theatre and Olomopolo Media The Coronavirus pandemic has triggered a worldwide economic downturn, forcing many entertainment [...]
Pakistan’s Period Poverty – Neesa Abbas
admin2022-12-21T13:16:37+00:00Female health and hygiene issues surrounding menstruation are a serious public health concern in Pakistan. Owing to the prevalent patriarchal [...]
The Rise of Modi in Indian Politics – Neha Malik
admin2022-12-21T13:16:48+00:00In recent years right-wing populist politicians and political groups have seen a significant increase in voter support. As a result, [...]
Editorial – What is wrong with the Single National Curriculum?
admin2022-12-21T14:06:06+00:00The Single National Curriculum claims to be a uniform syllabus being taught across Pakistan in a strive of the PTI government to eliminate disparity and provide equal opportunities for children. This policy is being framed to develop till 2023 following the details; grades one to five till March 2021, six to eight till March 2022, and matric to intermediate in March 2023. Punjab has accepted this policy except for a few institutes in the province including Aitchison college. Other provinces are reluctant to adopt this policy, notably the Sindh government, which has argued that “federation allows provinces in education choices so, we will see whether to adopt it or not”. The Single National Curriculum (SNC) is an abrupt policy transition of the PTI government to bring equality in the education system while ignoring the aftereffects to the students learning in different educational structures. The current educational structure does not necessarily fit in with the SNC pedagogy and language of the provinces. With an ideological thrust of uniformity on SNC, flexibility to sustain contemporary standards of educational institutes is minimized. Moreover, it would not allow those, who can afford, to pursue better options. Furthermore, the younger generation would be alienated from the regional languages and their cultural significance because SNC can’t advertise the cultural context and languages of all provinces. SNC also has a stereotypical approach towards women based on their representation. In the science subjects the references of Islamic teachings could adversely effect the views of the non-muslim students. The existing gap between the two syllabuses SNC and previous needs to be filled first, before implementing such a wide-ranging policy.
CPPG’s Research and Policy Brief Development Module for the 3rd Specialized Component of the 32nd MCMC at PAS Campus, Lahore
admin2022-09-01T10:38:15+00:00CPPG’s Research and Policy Brief Development Module for the 3rd Specialized Component of the 32nd MCMC at PAS Campus, Lahore Between 21st December 2021 and 14th January 2022, CPPG was engaged as a consulting partner for the
Book Discussion: China and South Asia: Changing Regional Dynamics, Development and Power Play
admin2022-09-01T10:37:25+00:00The book brings scholars from China, South Asia, and beyond the region to dwell on regional politics, connectivity and development projects, great power politics, ideology and cultural aspects of China and South Asia engagement.
Meeting with U.S. Consul General Mr. William K. Makaneole
admin2022-09-01T10:38:35+00:00The new Consul General (CG) of the US Consulate General in Lahore, Mr. William K. Makaneole paid a visit to the CPPG on 8th November, 2021. He had a meeting with the Rector, Registrar,
Student Quarterly
admin2022-12-22T13:11:09+00:00Director's Desk It gives me pleasure to share with you that since 2008, we have [...]
The standard Lorem Ipsum passage, used since the 1500s
admin2021-10-29T11:56:54+00:00Tuesday, August 24, 2021 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Dr. Saeed Ishtiaq FC College Ferozepur Road Lahore [...]
Research Publication Post
admin2021-10-21T11:27:07+00:00Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Policy Brief Your Content Goes Here [...]
Consultation and Research on Local and Governance in Punjab
admin2021-10-27T11:11:31+00:00Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here Your Content Goes Here There are many [...]
The emerging shift in international tax policy
admin2022-11-11T06:50:09+00:00Event Description: The 8th of October 2021 will perhaps be long remembered as a milestone in the history of international [...]
CPPG Quarterly: Issue 49 & 52 – 2021
admin2022-06-22T07:23:02+00:00Subject/Topic: Education, Health Policy, Media & ICT, Foreign Affairs, Economic Development, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Democracy & Governance Publication Type: [...]
JOURNALS PUBLISHED BY FCCU FACULTY 4
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JOURNALS PUBLISHED BY FCCU FACULTY 3
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JOURNALS PUBLISHED BY FCCU FACULTY 2
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Featured Post
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Geek Week 2020
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Fiesta! International Conference
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ICIC International Conference on Computing
admin2023-03-02T06:18:40+00:00Overview Etiam consectetur odio erat, quis mattis leo vestibulum non. Fusce ex ligula, [...]