CLAS – Centre for Law & Security

LATEST
2024-12-09T06:24:17+00002024-12-05T11:52:16+00002024-12-05T11:49:24+0000

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).

INDIAN-OCCUPIED-JAMMU-&-KASHMIR-Edit-(1)

BLOGS

Fragility of Truce in Lebanon and Pathway to Peace 0
- Blog, Human Security
- December 9, 2024
Achieving a sustainable and durable peace in the Levant region seems quite a hard nut to crack. This region has been a victim of turmoil and instability since decades, owing to either personal ambitions of stakeholders or foreign involvement and occupation; directly or indirectly. The recent ceasefire that came into effect on November 27, 2024,
By Rabia Anwaar
READ MORE

Impact of U.S. Elections on Pakistan 0
- Blog, National Security
- December 5, 2024
The U.S. presidential elections are of paramount importance for Pakistan as they cast a significant impact on foreign policy and diplomatic relations with Pakistan. Foreign policy is the epicenter of U.S. electoral debates as the outcome will definitely impact its partners and allies. In case of Pak-U.S. relationship, they both share a complicated affair with
By Rabia Anwaar
READ MORE

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
READ MORE

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
READ MORE

COMMENTARY

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
READ MORE

Is there a Need for Constitutional Court in Pakistan?0
- Blog, Commentary
- October 30, 2024
Pakistan’s current instability and legal challenges call for the creation of constitutional court. The existing judiciary, including the Supreme Court, is overburdened with both civil and constitutional cases, causing delays in crucial constitutional decisions. A specialized court dedicated to constitutional issues would ensure quicker and more focused resolution of dispute related to the constitution. Constitutional
By Minahil Changez
READ MORE