Human security is a national and international security approach that prioritises humans and their complex social and economic relationships. The notion of human security differs from traditional security studies, which focus on state security. Individuals are the subjects of the human security approach, and the final aim is to protect people against conventional (i.e., military) and nontraditional dangers such as poverty and sickness. Moving the security agenda beyond state security means complementing and expanding, not replacing it. The concept that human security deprivation may undermine peace and stability within and between governments is central to this strategy. In contrast, an overemphasis on state security can harm human security. 

Are Environment Laws of Pakistan Inefficient

The environment laws of Pakistan are not inefficient though there are gaps in this legislation at grass root level. Lahore has recently been declared the most polluted city of the world, second only to New Delhi. The menace of smog has similarly disturbed the lives of millions living in the country. This sparked controversy over

How Smog is threatening human security in Pakistan?

Smog, a severe form of air pollution composed of smoke and fog, poses a serious threat to human security in Pakistan. Major cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Faisalabad experience intense smog, particularly in the winter months. This environmental issue is exacerbated by rapid industrialization, vehicular emissions, and agricultural burning. This article aims to answer how

Bridging the gap through Climate Diplomacy

Smog diplomacy is not a panacea for the decades-old traditional rivalry between Pakistan and India, but it is a pragmatic starting point to ease deep-seated tensions. India and Pakistan can potentially mend ties on climate change, as the environmental crisis presents an apolitical, mutually existential challenge that transcends traditional rivalries. Both nations face severe consequences

Is Greater Israel Feasible?

Israel’s expansionist agenda may be a grand biblical promise to the Jews having immense geopolitical significance, but its realization is hardly impossible. The challenges posed to the materialization of this concept are eroding sovereignty of nation states, collapse of diplomatic relations, change of demography, domestic opposition, ethical or moral reservations, downgrading democratic values and international

Geneva convention and Israel’s War Crimes and Accountability

Israels alleged violation of Geneva conventions in the convention in the Palestinian conflict have raised global concerns about war crimes and the need for accountability under international law. In the context of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, allegations of israeli war crimes including excessive use of force and targeting civilians, have been raised. These claims often

Is there a need for Judicial Reforms in Pakistan?

Pakistan, like many other countries, faces numerous hurdles in bringing judicial reforms. Inefficiencies and mistrust among the people, along with substantial delays in case processing, lead to a justice crisis in the country. The Judicial system plays an important role in upholding the rule of law, protecting the rights of every individual in the country