Abstract
This study investigates into the far-reaching impact of Pakistan’s ongoing political and legal turmoil on its global diaspora, particularly focusing on the struggles faced by their loved-ones back home. Pakistan’s long-standing challenges with democracy, justice, and security do not just remain within its borders. These ripple outward, profoundly shaping the lives of Pakistani families scattered across the globe. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining real-life stories and data gather through interviews and group discussion surveys, this research highlights the experiences of Pakistani diaspora communities in countries like the US, UK, Canada, and the Gulf States. Behind the numbers are individuals grappling with emotional, economic, and social pressures tied to instability in their homeland. Families live in constant anxiety, fearing human rights abuses, enforced disappearances, and unlawful detentions that affect their loved ones. These harsh realities sow fear, strain family bonds, and leave expatriates feeling helpless. Financial struggles, reduced remittances, and prejudices from host country authorities due to Pakistan’s instability further complicate their lives. This research unearths these stories, showing the human cost of political and legal chaos. It calls for actionable solutions, proposing steps for the Pakistani government, international organizations, and host countries to protect the well-being of diaspora communities and their families. Above all, this work seeks to amplify the voices of those who live these challenges every day, advocating for policies that restore hope, resilience, and connection in a time of crisis.
Presenters
Ghulam SarwarAssociate Professor of Political Science, Punjab Higher Education Department, Government Associate College, Lahore Cantt., Punjab, Pakistan Muhammad Imran
Qatar Computing Research Institute
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Diaspora, Human Rights Abuses, Pakistan, Political Instability, Legal Turmoil, Transnationalism
