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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

The Legality of Force (Jus ad Bellum)0
- Blog, Cyber Security, Economic Security, Human Security, National Security
- June 12, 2026
The Center for Law and Security (CLAS) held a seminar on “Lawfare and Pakistan” to analyse the role of law-fare in the modern world, evaluate Pakistan’s capacity to conduct and counter lawfare operations, and how to develop a set of operational objectives that Pakistan’s lawfare doctrine should look to attain.The chief guests of the event
By Eeshah Fatima
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Governing by the Clock: Should The Government Regulate Market Timings 0
- Blog, Economic Security, Food Security, Human Security, National Security
- June 12, 2026
The disruption within market regulations in Pakistan stems more from structural deficiencies in the context of enforcement of the law and a decentralized governance system. The matter has risen to prominence within the context of the national discourse as the government tries to institute economic reforms like early business closure policies for the conservation of
By Eeshah Fatima
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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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