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Daniel F. Runde, Senior Vice President at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and Ambassador Robin Raphel, former Senior Assistant Secretary of State, addressed the Centre for Law and Security on Pak-U.S. relations

Guest Lecture Session

Guest Lecture Session by General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, NI (M), Retired, former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee

Roundtable Conference

on Regulating AI in Pakistan and National Security, hosted by the Centre for Law and Security at TMUC Islamabad Campus, on 28th February 2025.

Report Launch

National Conference on Security and Foreign Policy (NCSFP).

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BLOGS

Illegal Afghan Refugees and the Security Threat to Pakistan 0
- Blog, Economic Security, Food Security, Human Security, National Security
- September 19, 2025
Illegal Afghan refugees pose a serious security threat to Pakistan’s stability. Pakistan has been hosting Afghan refugees for decades, often at the expense of its national security. It began as an act of hospitality during Soviet invasion in 1979 but now it has become more of the challenge for Pakistan. Today, after almost four decades
By Faiza Eiman Malik
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US Tariff Relief to Pakistan: At What Price?0
- Blog, Economic Security, Food Security, National Security
- September 17, 2025
Pakistan-US have concluded a much-anticipated trade deal after President Trump returned to the power for his second term. Trump, who had pitched the slogan of “Making America Great Again” in his election campaigns, introduced tariff policy against states who it deemed unfavorable to its economic interests. While looking at US’ significance for Pakistan which provides
By Zahid Hussain
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BACKGROUNDER

Civilian trial by the Military Courts of Pakistan 0
- Backgrounder
- February 11, 2025
The military tribunals in Pakistan have long been trying civilians accused of terrorism, and the sentences have varied from grant of clemency via mercy petitions to rigorous imprisonments and in some cases, death penalties. Military dictator Ayub Khan formalised the system of military trial of civilians in 1967 by inaugurating s.2(1)(d) and s.59(4) into Pakistan
By Linta Jamil
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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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COMMENTARY

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Israel’s Aggressive Dominance in the Region 0
- Blog, Commentary
- July 15, 2025
The Persian Gulf is burning not just from bombs, but from injustice. Once again, the region and the outer world watches as Israel, emboldened by unchecked power and unconditional Western support, unleashes its aggression, but this time by striking deep into Iranian territory. As always, with the backing of the U.S. diplomatically and militarily, the
By Rabia Anwaar
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Theory of separation of powers: Is it possible in Pakistan?0
- Blog, Commentary
- October 30, 2024
The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan lays out principles of the theory of "Separation of Powers" with a credible system of checks and balances within the governance structure of the country. The theory was proposed by a political philosopher, Montesquieu in the 18th century. The principles of this theory are integral to democratic values promoting accountability,
By Zainab Shehzadi
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Guest Lecture- JCSC Gen. Zubair Mehmood Hayat

MOU Signing with ISSI

MOU signing with NIMA

Regulating Digital Space of Pakistan

Regulating AI in Pakistan & National Security