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Article 239 of the Constitution of Pakistan: Amending the Amendable 0
- Blog, Economic Security, Human Security, National Security
- September 30, 2026
Article 239 of the Constitution of Pakistan forms the constitutional amendment provision, whereby Parliament can make changes to the very constitution that has provided it with its powers. No other constitutional provision has had as much controversy associated with it. This is because it lies at the junction of two conflicting constitutional doctrines: Parliamentary SovereigntyREAD MORE
The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026 0
- Blog, Economic Security, Human Security, National Security
- September 30, 2026
The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed by the Punjab Assembly, raises a well-known doctrinal question in counterterrorism law: the extent of the trade-off between procedures to safeguard justice-delivery staff and the defendant's right to a fair trial. This legislation was adopted through an opposition boycott and a controversial quorum; however, its provisions are more significant.READ MORE
The Hague Ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty 0
- Blog, Economic Security, Human Security, National Security
- September 30, 2026
The Permanent Court of Arbitration’s (PCA) decision puts legal rules above politics, making it clear that countries cannot unilaterally suspend an international treaty even during armed conflicts. The award by PCA of rejecting India’s attempt to hold the IWT ‘in abeyance,’ the Court reflected that on India’s move that it is not a valid legalREAD MORE

Expansion of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement 0
- Blog, Economic Security, Human Security, National Security
- September 30, 2026
The future of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement should not be determined by how effectively it can transform a political commitment into a credible regional security architecture. The need for expansion arises from the changing nature of threats confronting the three founding members, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye. The agreement signed in Al Safa Palace,READ MORE
Did Pakistan Overestimate Its Influence over the Taliban After the Doha Agreement?0
- Blog, Cyber Security, Economic Security, Human Security, National Security
- September 4, 2026
Pakistan expected a lot and probably overestimated its expectation and influence over Taliban after the 2020 Doha Agreement. Pakistan had understandable reasons to expect a better security relationship. It had helped the peace process move forward and maintained longstanding ties with Taliban leaders. The Doha Agreement committed the Taliban to preventing Afghan territory from beingREAD MORE
Is Pakistan Prepared for the Economic Costs of a Prolonged US–Iran War?0
- Blog, Economic Security, Food Security, Human Security, National Security
- September 4, 2026
Pakistan is economically improving, but it remains too dependent on foreign financing, Gulf remittances and vulnerable fuel routes to absorb the economic effects of a prolonged regional war. Stronger reserves, record remittances and IMF support make a short-term disruption relatively easier to handle, but it has limits. Pakistan has no working national emergency fuel reserve,READ MORE