IRW will be an extraordinary organization acting as the brains behind PTI. It should carry out research on several issues. So far, I have come up with 14 sub divisions within IRW namely;

(i) Socio-Political (ii) Technological (iii) Defence studies (iv) Energy & Power (v) Poverty alleviation (vi) Industrialization (vii) Healthcare (viii) Foreign affairs (ix) Media/public relations (x) Membership (xi) Expatriates (xii) Education (xiii) Surveying (xiv) Economy.

 

Each sub division shall be constituted as an individual committee. New committees can be formed by the order of IRW chairperson if a need is felt. These committees can be annulled or merged by a majority vote of IRW executive body. Chairman of CEC should be a permanent member of IRW executive body. The basic members of IRW executive body will be the president of individual committees, chairpersons of cec and IRW, vice chairman IRW, secretary & assistant secretary. On the other hand, each committee will consist of basic members, the secretary & committee president. Depending on the size of the committee more positions could be created by the president. All of the aforementioned seats would have to be contested for except at the incarnation of IRW when the cec will select the interim members of executive body. The interim setup shall only function for a year to fully implement the IRW protocols in place. Once the standard operating procedures are in place the IRW can undergo a complete autonomous transition with the first elections. It is necessary that an IRW office bearer does not hold any same office within IRW more than twice.

 

Although IRW should be federally instituted, it is advisable that each committee’s office be held in different cities of the country. Incredibly, the initiation of IRW will require very little or no funds at all.

 

In theory IRW should be a totally autonomous institute with the chairperson being elected by the heads of the active committees. Nevertheless, the president of every committee should also be elected by the members of the committee itself. Certainly, the influence and power of every committee will vary from other when it comes to chairperson’s ballot.

 

Membership in the committees should only be extended to new members if they were introduced by a previous member followed by the required simply majority vote to confirm new membership.

 

The tenure of the committee president should be no longer than 1.5 years and for the chairperson the tenure time should not exceed two years. The IRW chairperson should have a permanent position in the CEC. In an event of distrust and lack of CEC satisfaction on the IRW chairperson, an all consensus vote should be required for removal of the IRW chairperson. However, the appointment of new chairperson shall solely be at the discretion of committee presidents’ vote.

 

Every committee should consist of at least six highly distinguished members. Committees should file their quarterly research reports on matters addressed to them by the IRW or issues chosen as an own initiatives.

 

If positive research outcomes of a committee require enforcement, the PTI member machinery should be brought into full use at the discretion of IRW chairperson.

 

The text below briefly outlines few possible research projects out of several hundreds for respective committees as an illustration.

 

Is decentralized a solution to current power crisis?

Can we grow our own bio energy to replace fossil fuels?

What will be Pakistan’s energy consumption in 2020, 2030?

What are the consequences of dependence on foreign fuel?

What should be Pakistan’s energy policy?

 

Can free healthcare be implemented in Pakistan? If it is feasible then what are the prerequisites and how can it be done?

Does Pakistan have enough medical facilities?

What more needs to be done to improve healthcare?

How can quality be ensured for available medicines?

 

What are the problems in Pakistani education sector?

Is the method of teaching and examination up to date?

Is free education only a dream?

What needs to be changed in the education sector?

How can we increase literacy rate?

Do we need more schools, colleges and universities?

What is our education policy & goals for the future?

What are America’s aspirations for the region?

Is India willing to be a nice neighbour?

What is India’s most likely future strategy on Kashmir?

Is an alliance between Turkey, Iran and Pakistan a possibility?

What should be the relationship between Pakistan and Russia?

What are possible future threats to Pakistan’s national interests?

What should Pakistan do to improve relations with the west?

How can we eliminate karo kari ?

Are feudal politicians gaining or losing strength?

What are possible ways to curb crime?

What are the major differences in political attitudes in different parts of the country?

How effective has PTI been in convincing different parts of the society?

 

Are our borders safe?

Is Pakistani army sufficiently equipped?

What more needs to be done to strengthen Pakistan as a fortress?

What are weaknesses in Pakistani defence?

How does Pakistani army strategically rank among its neighbours and the world?

What is the importance of foreign element in Pakistan’s defence scenario?

How dependent is Pakistani army on foreign assistance and equipment?

What is Pakistan’s defence policy and does it require any changes?

 

 

What are the major economic reasons for poverty?

What are the major steps required to alleviate poverty?

What will the situation be like in 20 years?

 

 

 

Several other questions of similar nature require in depth research. These are but a handful of questions that need answering now. A lot more issues will need to be researched as the time passes by.

 

Once IRW starts working, we will also see the birth of new members with excellent leadership skills and charismatic/knowledgeable personalities. IRW will be a source of manifold riches for PTI. By providing in-depth knowledge to PTI members beforehand the members will not act on the spur of the moment rather they will take actions/decision based on being well informed about issues. Hence, this will ensure harmony among members and will bring unity & uniformity to the PTI order.

 

IRW shall biannually publish a journal containing information about recent research. The editor of the journal should be well experienced. The seat of the editor must have a minimum tenure of five years. Appointment of the editor should be made by a general consensus of the executive body IRW. This will most likely be a paid position. The sale of this prestigious journal containing high quality research material will be enough for generating much needed income to support IRW in the later years. Secondly, the journal could always be translated into urdu, hence achieving an ever wider audience. Nevertheless, journal is not the sole goal; information,awareness and preparedness are the real objectives.

 

The IRW doesn’t need to start as a big institution rather initiation can be carried out at a much smaller scale. I personally believe Doctor Shireen Mazari is perfectly suited to the position of the first chairperson. Undoubtedly, the first chairperson will have huge amounts of workload to deal with. For starters, this document can act as the basis leading to the SOPs but it will have to be transformed into a fully workable constitution with the help from cec and all PTI members.

 

It is necessary that strict checks be maintained on balance of authority within IRW. The members should execute their duties in complete freedom. A cordial working environment is necessary to the success of IRW.