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22 Pages : 280-289

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).22      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-II).22      Published : Jun 2025

Climate Change and Water Security in Pakistan: Policy Gaps and Strategic Responses

    As Pakistan is heavily reliant on water for agriculture, energy production, and economic stability, climate change is now one of the most critical threats to water security. With aggravating global warming, Pakistan's uncertain and already fragile waters are under a threat from the variability of rainfall and an increase in temperatures, and glaciers receding. This paper analyzes the synergy of climate change and water security in Pakistan, the policy gaps, and strategic responses to minimize the ramifications of the reduced availability of water. The study points out the essentials for overhauling water governance, including reviewing existing practices of water management and the relevant policies. This paper advocates for strong frameworks to improve water security and boost the country's resilience to climate uncertainties.

    Climate Change, Water Security, Pakistan, Policy Gaps, Strategic Responses, Water Management, Resilience
    (1) Muhammad Shoaib Malik
    Associate Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Language, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Umbreen Akhtar
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Language, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Umair Arshad
    MPhil Graduate, Department of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Language, Islamabad, Pakistan.

26 Pages : 301-307

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-III).26      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-III).26      Published : Sep 2025

A Need for Strategic Communication: Towards an Unrealized Potential and the Grievances of Baluchistan

    This research study aims to draw attention to the most strategically significant province of Pakistan that has been neglected for decades by different governments of different eras in Pakistan. The nature of this study is qualitative, and the data have been collected by secondary sources such as research papers, newspapers, and websites. The tribes’ chives and the Baluch are abided by their old traditions and customs, but Pakistan’s attitude towards Baluchistan is the same as that of Baluchistan being subjugated by Pakistan. Baluchis merely want Pakistan to use the natural resources of Baluchistan not as a subjugated property, but the resources should be used considering Baluchistan as a federal unit. In the exchange of utilization of these resources, Pakistan has to work for the betterment and prosperity of Baluchistan, respect for the people of Baluchistan, and the Baluch leadership. Pakistan needs to correct its past mistakes and exert all efforts to win the confidence of the people of Baluchistan.

    Baluchistan, Pakistan, Anger Baluch Natives, Federal Govt, Grievances, Pakistan, Strategic Importance, Trust Building, Trade Route
    (1) Juliyana Usman Wachani
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Raunaq-e-Islam Govt College for Women, Kharadar, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Noureen Bibi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Women's University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Usman Wachani
    Political Analyst, Pakistan.

04 Pages : 38-52

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2026(XI-II).04      10.31703/gssr.2026(XI-II).04      Published : Jun 2026

India as a Factor in Pakistan-Iran Relations in the 21st Century

    In a 21st-century scenario, the Pakistan-Iran equation is becoming more and more influenced by the regional and global dynamics, and India is an important strategic partner. The study discusses the evolving Indian relations with Iran with a particular emphasis on geopolitical competition, energy security, economic cooperation, and regional integration. The Indian involvement in the Chabahar Port project and its broader geopolitical drive in Afghanistan and Central Asia is covered in detail. It examines Pakistan's perception of India's rising influence in Iran and its impact on the bilateral relations and regional security between Iran and Pakistan. It also underscores Iran's policy of balancing the defence of national interests with maintaining good relations with two South Asian competitors.

    Pakistan-Iran Relations, India-Iran Strategic Partnership, Chabahar Port, Regional Connectivity, Geopolitical Competition, Energy Security, South Asian Politics
    (1) Zainab
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Bisma Waseem
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.