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Ownership of Kashmir’s Natural Resources under International Law
Asif Mahmood India’s systematic exploitation of natural resources in occupied Kashmir raises a fundamental question of international law. Who owns the resources of Kashmir? Does international law confer ownership rights upon an occupying power over the…
How to create a sustainable agricultural system
The agricultural sector in Pakistan is facing significant challenges, but there are promising pathways to ensure its sustainability. Many farmers still use outdated techniques, which are not resilient to modern challenges like climate change, water scarci…
Trump’s Gaza Plan: an International Law Perspective
The proposal to forcibly relocate the people of Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, as suggested by Trump, does not comply with international law and could constitute a potential war crime. Article 49 of the Geneva Conventions provides essential protections for p…
Pakistan’s Intellectual Property Landscape
Pakistan's evolving intellectual property (IP) landscape is committed to aligning its laws with international standards while grappling with enforcement and adaptation challenges. Pakistan has made significant strides in protecting intellectual property b…
Conundrum of Judges’ Transfer
The president of Pakistan does indeed have the authority to transfer a judge, as outlined in Article 200 of the Constitution.This provision grants the president the power to make such transfers in accordance with the law and judicial requirements.  While …
Environmental pollution crisis in Pakistan
Pollution is a major crisis in Pakistan, with severe impacts on health, biodiversity, and the economy. Some of the primary types of pollution affecting the country include air pollution. The sources of this pollution are industrial emissions, vehicular ex…
Challenge to the country’s power sector
Boosting public-private collaboration to ensure a more resilient and sustainable energy grid involves a blend of policy frameworks, technological innovation, and strong partnerships. Here are several strategies that could help achieve these goals. Fosteri…
How to reduce the negative effects of rumors and lies
The spread of misinformation can be a serious issue, especially in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. In my view, the antidote is a combination of critical thinking, media literacy, and empathy. Critical thinking helps us question and evaluate the …
The Fake News: Enough is Enough
The importance of freedom of expression cannot be overstated; however, it raises a critical issue: does this freedom extend to the right to spread falsehoods?  If the dissemination of misinformation is left unchecked, are we not, in fact, fostering its gr…
Is Europe moving in the right direction?
The economic struggles of Europe, for the most part in the context of its competition with the US and China, have become increasingly evident over the past few decades. The continent is grappling with stagnation, political instability, and a failure to ad…
Challenging the 26th Amendment
Can the 26th constitutional amendment be challenged in a court of law? The answer is simple: NO.  A constitutional amendment cannot be challenged in any court. In Chapter 11 of the Constitution, sub-clause 5 of Article 239 provides: “No amendment of the C…
February 8
PTI is taking to the streets once again. As citizens witness yet another protest, a pressing question looms large: How long will this politics of agitation continue? Globally, nations are experiencing unprecedented economic growth, while Pakistan's econom…
How to create a sustainable agricultural system
The agricultural sector in Pakistan is facing significant challenges, but there are promising pathways to ensure its sustainability. Many farmers still use outdated techniques, which are not resilient to modern challenges like climate change, water scarci…
Trump’s Gaza Plan: an International Law Perspective
The proposal to forcibly relocate the people of Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, as suggested by Trump, does not comply with international law and could constitute a potential war crime. Article 49 of the Geneva Conventions provides essential protections for p…
Pakistan’s Intellectual Property Landscape
Pakistan's evolving intellectual property (IP) landscape is committed to aligning its laws with international standards while grappling with enforcement and adaptation challenges. Pakistan has made significant strides in protecting intellectual property b…
Conundrum of Judges’ Transfer
The president of Pakistan does indeed have the authority to transfer a judge, as outlined in Article 200 of the Constitution.This provision grants the president the power to make such transfers in accordance with the law and judicial requirements.  While …
Environmental pollution crisis in Pakistan
Pollution is a major crisis in Pakistan, with severe impacts on health, biodiversity, and the economy. Some of the primary types of pollution affecting the country include air pollution. The sources of this pollution are industrial emissions, vehicular ex…
Challenge to the country’s power sector
Boosting public-private collaboration to ensure a more resilient and sustainable energy grid involves a blend of policy frameworks, technological innovation, and strong partnerships. Here are several strategies that could help achieve these goals. Fosteri…
How to reduce the negative effects of rumors and lies
The spread of misinformation can be a serious issue, especially in today’s fast-paced, interconnected world. In my view, the antidote is a combination of critical thinking, media literacy, and empathy. Critical thinking helps us question and evaluate the …
The Fake News: Enough is Enough
The importance of freedom of expression cannot be overstated; however, it raises a critical issue: does this freedom extend to the right to spread falsehoods?  If the dissemination of misinformation is left unchecked, are we not, in fact, fostering its gr…
Is Europe moving in the right direction?
The economic struggles of Europe, for the most part in the context of its competition with the US and China, have become increasingly evident over the past few decades. The continent is grappling with stagnation, political instability, and a failure to ad…

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