Commentary

Regional Stability and Effectiveness of SCO 0
- Blog, Commentary
- September 26, 2024
Pakistan is all set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in October, attention is focused on the potential impact of India-Pakistan relations on its success. The SCO is primarily a security and economic bloc with a growing international profile, faces challenges in maintaining its relevance and effectiveness, especially given the geopolitical tensions betweenREAD MORE
Which leadership will be favorable to Pakistan: Democrats VS Republicans (Overview)0
- Blog, Commentary
- August 7, 2024
Whether Democrat or Republican government will be in favor of Pakistan, seems a binary question. Each party brings its strengths and challenges to the table in a particular environment. It is not a matter of support presented to Pakistan by U.S. leadership in an event or two but involves a series of historical events, diplomaticREAD MORE
The Trump Factor In International Politics 0
- Blog, Commentary
- August 7, 2024
Donald Trump's influence on international politics has been substantial, and his presidency (2017-2021) marked a significant shift in the U.S.'s approach to global affairs. Trump's "America First" policy emphasized national sovereignty and economic protectionism. He prioritized American interests, often at the expense of multilateralism and traditional alliances. Trump's approach to trade was characterized by aREAD MORE

Commentary on the Meeting on National Security (July, 01 2021)0
- Commentary
- August 11, 2021
The meeting on National Security was chaired by National Assembly Speaker on 1st July 2021 Asad Qaiser on 1st July 2021 and involved a briefing by Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR)
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Explainer: The International Court of Justice Review and Reconsideration) Bill 2021 0
- Commentary
- July 8, 2021
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Jadhav (India v Pakistan) had directed Pakistan to undertake an ‘effective review and reconsideration’ of the conviction and sentence of Jadhav and also to grant consular access to Jadhav without further delay. Following ICJ’s judgement, Pakistan promulgated the International Court of Justice (Review and Re-consideration) Ordinance, 2020 that
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In Search of Accountability: Justice Qazi Faez Isa vs The Supreme Court 0
- Commentary
- May 21, 2021
Background In regard of the facts concerning Justice Isa’s case, relating to his wife’s properties in London, The government filed a reference against Justice Isa, claiming that he was guilty of misconduct, under Article 209 of the Constitution, for failing to disclose properties in the name of Justice Isa’s family members (in particular his wife). Justice Isa
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