Accountability Lab Pakistan

Accountability Lab in collaboration with the Secretariat Training Institute hosted the Design Thinking Workshop with officers of the 47th Specialized Training Programme (52nd CTP).

Day one laid a strong foundation by introducing design thinking frameworks, equipping participants to critically assess reform efforts within their institutions. Through structured group exercises, officers mapped initiatives identifying successes, gaps, and the assumptions that shaped the process.

By beginning with this reflective lens, the workshop created space for officers to question conventional approaches and explore adaptive, citizen-centered methodologies.

This critical groundwork on day-one, now sets the stage for more innovative problem-solving in the sessions ahead.

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Accountability Lab Pakistan

Our latest policy brief, 'The Need to Reform the Senate Elections in Pakistan,' examines the dynamics of the 2024–25 Senate elections and offers recommendations to strengthen legal clarity, institutional coordination, and the credibility of parliamentary processes.

The elections highlighted several institutional challenges, including the overlap with the General Elections, delayed polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and judicial interventions that shaped representation across assemblies.

Key issues identified:
1. Ambiguities in the allocation of reserved seats
2. Delays in timelines impacting parliamentary functioning
3. Concerns around transparency and the secrecy of the vote
4. The influence of elite consensus and nomination patterns on representation

Read the full policy brief: pakistan.accountabilitylab.org/wp-content/uploads/…

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Water scarcity in Pakistan is not a future threat, it’s a present crisis.

In his latest blog, Abdul Aleem Chaudry, Program Officer at Accountability Lab Pakistan, explores why groundwater recharge must become a national priority.

From Pakistan’s indigenous Karez and Rod Kohi systems to global lessons in rainwater harvesting, the piece highlights community-led innovations, policy reforms, and urgent steps needed for long-term water security.

Read the full blog: pakistan.accountabilitylab.org/groundwater-recharg…

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Happy 78th Independence Day, Pakistan! 🇵🇰
From a dream in 1947 to a nation built on resilience and hope, our journey reflects the strength and spirit of our people.
The Accountability Lab Pakistan team celebrates the independence and freedom of our homeland, reaffirming our commitment to a transparent, united, and prosperous future for all.

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Disinformation in Pakistan is not accidental, it is engineered, monetised, and weaponised.

From AI-generated deepfakes to coordinated smear campaigns, a powerful economy of falsehoods now shapes what we see, believe, and fear. Platforms profit from outrage and our media, underfunded and under siege, struggles to hold the line.

Our latest policy brief co-published with the Media Matters for Democracy, “The Disinformation Economy of Pakistan,” traces how disinformation has evolved into a structural crisis, one that undermines democracy, silences women, and erodes trust. This is not just a digital issue. It’s a fight for truth, inclusion, and the future of public discourse.

Read the full policy brief now:
Link: pakistan.accountabilitylab.org/wp-content/uploads/…

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As food prices rise and the impacts of climate change intensify, a growing number of Pakistanis are transforming rooftops and balconies into spaces for kitchen gardening. From recycled containers to homemade compost, this movement is becoming a quiet revolution in resilience, climate action, and self-reliance.

No backyard? No problem. All it takes is a sunny corner, a few pots, and seeds to get started.

Read this insightful thought piece by Momina Sahar on how kitchen gardening is helping families tackle food insecurity, one plant at a time:
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#FarqParhtaHai #KitchenGardening #ClimateAction #UrbanFarming #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #GrowYourOwnFood #Pakistan

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Is Pakistan’s economy finally stabilizing, or are we just seeing another temporary fix? Our new policy brief offers a deeper look beneath the numbers and headlines.

While inflation is falling and the current account shows improvement, the brief uncovers the deeper issues: rising inequality, shrinking investment in education and health, speculative real estate growth, and heavy IMF influence on economic policy.

We invite you to read the full brief and explore the urgent reforms needed to put Pakistan on a path toward equity, resilience, and long-term stability.

Link: pakistan.accountabilitylab.org/wp-content/uploads/…

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We are proud to announce Dr. Habib Ullah Jan, Acting Director at EPA-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as an Integrity Icon 2024. He led the successful rollout of Hospital Waste Management Rules across 200+ hospitals, integrated climate education into 10,000+ schools, and pioneered an AI-based emission control system that reduced black carbon by 30%.

His commitment to evidence-based policy, equity, and innovation has shaped environmental governance across the province.

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We are proud to announce Muhammad Niaz Khan Kakar, Conservator of Forests, Balochistan, as an Integrity Icon 2024, recognized for leading the plantation of over 10,000 trees and reviving degraded forests across the province.

He has also worked to build dozens of small reservoirs to improve water access in climate-vulnerable regions. As the drafting lead of the Balochistan Forest Act and Pakistan’s representative at COP28 and COP29, his leadership bridges community-based conservation with impactful climate policy at both national and global levels.

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We are proud to announce Fouzia Gul Memon, Principal of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Barrage Colony, Sukkur, as an Integrity Icon 2024. Through her visionary leadership, she has transformed her school into a beacon of climate resilience and gender equity from planting trees and leading flood relief efforts to launching Sukkur’s first-ever girls' cricket team.

Her steadfast commitment to education, gender equality, sustainability, and community empowerment continues to inspire change across Sindh.

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