At the outset, it should be established that the freedom of expression has been enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan.[1] The Constitution also states that every […]
Privacy Under Siege: Challenging Unchecked Surveillance in Pakistan
“Privacy is the foundation of freedom. Without privacy, you can’t have freedom.” – Glenn Greenwald The recent notification by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication […]
New Afghan Realities: Options for China and Pakistan
On the 15th of August, 2021, the world witnessed historical events unfolding in Afghanistan at an electrifying pace following the US President Biden’s candid announcement of […]
Iran vs the US (Treaty of Amity Case)
The ICJ Judgment on Preliminary Objections in Alleged Violations of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights (Islamic Republic of Iran v. United […]
National Health Security: Constitutional and Legal Framework
The current health security challenge is a national security challenge without any precedent and undoubtedly requires a national health security strategy and implementation plan which must […]
Is Bioterrorism More Lethal Than Conventional War?
OVERVIEW Conventional war takes place without the use of any weapon of mass destruction such as a biological, nuclear or chemical weapon. On the other hand, […]
Things You Cannot Express – According to Pakistani Law
Things You Cannot Express – According to Pakistani Law Introduction Human beings have marshaled for centuries. Unfortunately, the person in chains according to Rousseau still quests to gain the […]
Detention in Pakistan: The Means to an End or the End Itself?
Detention in Pakistan: The Means to an End or the End Itself? Detention is the deprivation of the right to liberty, and under Article 9 of […]
Understanding the Jadhav Case at the International Court of Justice (India v. Pakistan)
Understanding the Jadhav Case at the International Court of Justice (India v. Pakistan) Both India and Pakistan recently presented oral arguments on provisional measures before the […]
Quetta Inquiry Commission Report And Our Frivolous Institutions
Quetta Inquiry Commission Report And Our Frivolous Institutions A laid-back attitude towards any disaster is a much bigger tragedy than the disaster itself and the impact […]
Pakistan’s Recent Counter-Terrorism Measures: A Critical Look
Pakistan’s Recent Counter-Terrorism Measures: A Critical Look When the harrowing attack of 16 December, 2014 took place, it felt as if the world had stopped spinning – for 144 families, […]
The Case Against The Extension Of The PoPA
The Case Against The Extension Of The PoPA The Protection of Pakistan Act (PoPA), one of the major anti-terrorism laws in Pakistan, expired a few days […]
Isolation And Isolationism
Isolation And Isolationism There is no denying the fact that the isolation of Pakistan internationally has significantly intensified in the last year and a half. The […]
US Senate Doesn’t Approve Amendment Recognizing India As Defence Partner
US Senate Doesn’t Approve Amendment Recognizing India As Defence Partner An amendment to US National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) was proposed in the US Senate but […]
How Judiciary Has Institutionalized Curb On Free Speech
How Judiciary Has Institutionalized Curb On Free Speech “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want […]
Bill Approved by US House Suspends Syrian Refugee Program
Bill Approved by US House Suspends Syrian Refugee Program The US House of Representatives voted 289-137 to suspend the plan of allowing Syrian and Iraqi refugees […]
Recommendations Of Youth Parliament Standing Committee On National Security & Foreign Affairs
Recommendations Of Youth Parliament Standing Committee On National Security & Foreign Affairs Earlier this month, Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) in partnership with […]