CLAS – Centre for Law & Security

LATEST
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Conference on Lawfare and Pakistan’s Response held on 31st May, 2022 at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad

Roundtable Conference on Disinformation Campaigns, Narratives and Lawfare; Way Forward for Pakistan held on on Tuesday, 14th March 2023 at Serena Hotel Islamabad.

Panel Discussion

On Palestine - Israel Conflict and International Law

National Conference

On Security and Foreign Policy held on 17th January 2024
at the Forum, TMUC, Islamabad

Report Launch

National Conference on Security and Foreign Policy (NCSFP).

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BLOGS

Outcomes of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of Government Summit 0
- Blog
- October 28, 2024
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government (CHG) Summit, held in Islamabad in October 2024, highlighted the organization's role in promoting regional stability, economic development, and multilateral cooperation. The summit's primary outcomes centered around enhancing regional connectivity, trade, and security, while addressing pressing global issues. One of the most significant developments was the signing
By Asfand Yar Khan
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Constitutional Amendments: Process and the Number of Amendments so far.2
- Blog, Commentary
- October 23, 2024
Introduction (what is a constitutional amendment?) Constitution is a legal document for any nation. In a country like Pakistan, where the rules that guide how we are governed require to change with times, understanding how constitutional amendments work is very important. The constitution is like the rulebook for any state that provides a framework for
By Malik Ansa Batool
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BACKGROUNDER

US Presidential Elections 0
- Backgrounder
- August 27, 2024
The United States presidential process is a complex one that encompasses a series of stages. These stages include Primaries, Party Conventions, the Election day itself, the Electoral College and the Role of Swing States. Pre-Election Phase Before the formal electoral process takes place candidates have to prepare for their presidential campaigns. This preparation often includes
By Afrasiab Khalid
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Why does the Government want to amend the Elections Act 2017?0
- Backgrounder
- August 27, 2024
On the 30th of July 2024, a PML-N lawmaker presented a bill in the National Assembly suggesting amends to the Elections Act 2017. This was granted presidential assent and passed in the Nation Assembly on the 6th of August. Sections 66 and 104 of the 2017 Act have been amended under this bill. These amendments
By Linta Jamil
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COMMENTARY

Constitutional Amendments: Process and the Number of Amendments so far.2
- Blog, Commentary
- October 23, 2024
Introduction (what is a constitutional amendment?) Constitution is a legal document for any nation. In a country like Pakistan, where the rules that guide how we are governed require to change with times, understanding how constitutional amendments work is very important. The constitution is like the rulebook for any state that provides a framework for
By Malik Ansa Batool
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Merit vs Seniority Principle 0
- Blog, Commentary
- September 26, 2024
The principles of seniority and merit for the elevation of Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, have their merits and challenges, and the optimal solution may lie in finding a balanced approach that values both experience and capability. The debate between merit and seniority came to prominence during the case of Al-Jehad Trust v.
By Linta Jamil
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