Human Security

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 eventREAD MORE
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 ofREAD MORE
HOW INTERNATIONAL MEDIA IS VIEWING ALL PRAISE FOR ISLAMABAD 0
- Human Security, Blog
- June 3, 2026
An irony of the Iran crisis in 2026 is that the world's attention has turned to Islamabad. Over the past few months, Pakistan's diplomatic role has been the focus of attention of global media, regional commentators, and foreign policy analysts amid one of the Middle East's most critical periods. The image of Pakistan has alsoREAD MORE

Peace Prospects between Iran and the United States 0
- Human Security, Blog
- May 20, 2026
The prolonged conflict between Iran and the United States has rendered a complete peace difficult to achieve. But, there is a possibility of a limited peace to sustain, if both actors act rationally. The United States and Israel started an escalation against Iran on February 28, which has prolonged into more than 70 days ofREAD MORE
Due Process vs. Administrative Discretion 0
- Human Security, Blog
- May 14, 2026
The recent transfer of IHC Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Babar Sattar, and Saman Rafat Imtiaz has stirred up a debate over judicial independence versus administrative authority. The government frames these moves as efficiency-driven adjustments under Article 200, however, legal critics question the impact on constitutional protections. The question surfaces: does this use of discretion indicateREAD MORE
Transit of Goods Order 2026: The Legal Road to Regional Integration 0
- Human Security, Blog
- May 14, 2026
The Transit of Goods Order 2026 is not merely another dry piece of legislation; but potentially a masterclass in using commercial law as a diplomatic scalpel. Pakistan is mitigating the unpredictability of the Strait of Hormuz and leveraging its location as a lucrative asset by establishing an essential land corridor for products from foreign countriesREAD MORE