Saud Bin Ahsen

During the last two decades, Pakistan has suffered significant socio-economic loss due to climate-water-related extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and unexpected precipitation.

A volatile relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan, the mounting confrontation between Moscow and Washington, and the growing U.S.- India strategic partnership have given Pakistan and Russia a Machiavellian common cause to reassess bilateral ties

One of the most crucial aspects of a functioning democracy is the peaceful transfer of power from one administration to the next. More importantly,...

A policy expert reviews the process of the politicization of Civil Services in Pakistan since 1947 from Her Majesty’s service to service of the “Khadim-e-Aala” and “Quaid-e-Mohtaram.” He sets out the importance of each arm of the state playing its role and gives a brief overview of Dr. Ishrat’s Hussain’s proposed reforms.

The Civil Services in Pakistan have colonial origins. A competent, effective and neutral civil service is the backbone of any country’s governance structure. Countries...

A policy expert examines the struggle for mainstreaming transgender persons and how perceptions of their position have evolved over time. He analyzes the positive role the Pakistani Supreme Court has played in ensuring their constitutional rights but points out the issues in the practical implementation of these rights.

Saud Bin Ahsen | The Indus River and its tributaries form the veritable lifeline of Pakistan. The water system in Pakistan currently comprises of 3...

Saud Bin Ahsen | Pakistan’s energy crisis, emanating from a significant gap between generation and supply became acute in the 1990s. By 2006, the gap...