Zia-ul-Haq’s Islamization policies left a lasting mark on Pakistan. Fueling sectarianism, his policies reshaped the country’s identity in profound ways. What were the consequences of this controversial approach, and how did it impact Pakistan’s social and political fabric? Watch this short clip and catch the full episode of PILDAT’s podcast here: https://lnkd.in/d6wBB3j9 #PakistanHistory #ZiaUlHaq #Islamization #PILDATPodcast
PILDAT (Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency)
Think Tanks
Lahore, Punjab 7,558 followers
PILDAT is an independent political think tank of Pakistan and works to strengthen democracy and democratic institutions
About us
PILDAT is an independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit indigenous think tank focussed on political and public policy research and legislative strengthening. As an indigenous institution, Its mission is to strengthen democracy and democratic institutions in Pakistan. PILDAT is a premier research organization in Pakistan focusing on democracy, governance and public policy. Founded in 2001, the organisation focuses on producing objective, research-based analysis on policies especially under review by the Parliament and the Executive. In its independent capacity, PILDAT works closely with the Parliament and through its non-partisan approach, with major political parties as well as the Executive and the Media. PILDAT is a registered non-profit entity under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, Pakistan. Its formal registration process was completed on September 19, 2002.
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https://pildat.org
External link for PILDAT (Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency)
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- Think Tanks
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Lahore, Punjab
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Governance Oversight, Public Policy, Elections, Civil-Military Dialogue, Capacity Building, Youth Empowerment, Political Parties, Research, Polling, Dialogue, International Relations, Democracy Watch, Political Research Programme, Public Legislative Forums, and Legislative Strengthening Programme
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P.O. Box 11098, L.C.C.H.S.
Lahore, Punjab 54792, PK
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P.O. Box 278, F-8
Islamabad, ICT 44220, PK
Employees at PILDAT (Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency)
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A. Latif Mirza عبداللطیف مرزا
Halal subject matter expert
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Faheem Khan
Senior Projects Manager at PILDAT
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Samirah Sami
Manager Monitoring and Evaluation at Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development & Transparency (PILDAT)
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Muhammad Habib
Certified English to Urdu Translator | 7+ yrs in Non-profit, Humanitarian | Medical/Healthcare, IT/Software/UI/UX, Finance/Trade/Crypto | Worked on…
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Did General Zia-ul-Haq’s Islamization policies alter the course of Pakistan forever? In Episode 6 of PILDAT’s podcast series, we explore how the Cold War shaped a transformative decade in Pakistan’s history. Don’t miss the full episode releasing tomorrow—subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated! #PakistanHistory #ZiaUlHaq #Islamization #ColdWar #PILDATPodcast #PublicPolicy
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A contentious election, judicial restructuring, and curtailment of free speech marked a tough year for democracy in Pakistan. PILDAT’s latest report sheds light on these critical issues. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZSmcHuG
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Reserved seats for women and minorities can strengthen democracy—but which electoral system is best? Our latest issue paper breaks down six electoral models, suggesting a new path forward for Pakistan. What do you think is the best way to ensure women and minorities have a voice in Parliament? #ReservedSeats #InclusiveDemocracy #RepresentationMatters
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What impact did Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto have on Pakistan’s political culture? Explore Bhutto's legacy in the latest episode of our podcast series. https://lnkd.in/demDbR6Z
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Under the HumAhang program, an impactful PVE awareness session brought Council of Islamic Ideology’s key staff members together in agreement on fostering tolerance, diversity, and harmony. They pledged to bridge divides and promote interfaith harmony by adopting unifying rhetoric, addressing grievances, and creating spaces for inclusive dialogue to build a cohesive and peaceful society #PVE #HumAhang #PILDAT Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) Abbas Moosvi Faheem Khan
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An Awareness Session on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) was held with the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), under the HumAhang program. The session equipped participants with insights into the drivers of violent extremism and actionable strategies to promote gender-sensitive, community-focused approaches for fostering inclusion, peace & resilience. Through this collaboration with NCSW, we aim to address gender-based challenges, advocate for inclusive policies, and develop sustainable initiatives that prevent violent extremism against women. #PVE #EmpoweringCommunities #InclusiveGovernance #GenderSensitivePolicies #HumAhang #PILDAT Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI)
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