Since the 1950s, the anti-Ahmadiyya card has been used in Pakistan’s applied and electoral politics for extra milage. Particularly after being declared non-Muslims by the Pakistani parliament in 1974, Ahmadis boycotted the political process to preserve their religious identity. Pakistan’s political system and so-called democracy has completely failed to provide Ahmadis with their basic rights […] The post A Religio-Political Dilemma: How Far Can Parvez Elahi Afford To Take Anti-Ahmadi Bigotry In Punjab? appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.
The advent of new data technologies is undoubtedly transforming the world. Realising the massive potential embedded within these technologies, 21st century governments began to utilise data algorithms and analytics in order to transform governance structures and improve service delivery. While developed countries have made significant progress in strengthening their respective capacities to use data strategically, […] The post Can Pakistan Move Towards Data-Driven Policies? appeared first on The Friday Times - Naya Daur.