National Security

International Law and Pakistan’s Case of Indian-Sponsored Terrorism 0
- Blog, Human Security, National Security
- January 9, 2023
Pakistan has a sound case for Indian-sponsored terrorism on its premises under international law. Pakistan expresses its concern after obtaining “clear evidence” of Indian-sponsored terrorism within its territory. The Interior Minister, Rana Sanaullah, appeared in a press conference on December 13th, 2022, saying that Pakistan has decided to reveal India’s face of terrorism to theREAD MORE
Importance of Reko Diq Mine Project in Pakistan 0
- Blog, Economic Security, National Security
- January 9, 2023
Reko Diq is one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits. It has the potential to solve Pakistan's energy crisis by making the country self-sufficient in natural gas and boost the economy by generating revenue. Every year, Pakistan imports up to 100,000 tonnes of copper, while the same metal mined at Saindak is sent toREAD MORE
Unpacking The Strategic Relationship Between Pakistan and the United States 0
- Blog, National Security
- January 6, 2023
The strategic relationship between the United States and Pakistan is one of the most important international relationships of the modern era. It is a complex web of interests and dynamics that has seen its ups and downs. The Cold War, the War on Terror, and the ongoing regional power struggles in South Asia have shapedREAD MORE

Pakistan’s Afghan Refugee Problem 0
- Blog, National Security
- January 2, 2023
Successive foreign invasions, political uncertainties, and economic chaos triggered one of the largest migration refugees from Afghanistan into Pakistan. Today, Afghan refugees are present in more than 70 countries all over the world, a vast majority of who are being hosted by neighbouring Pakistan and Iran. Despite being a non-signatory to the Geneva Convention ofREAD MORE
What to Improve in Pakistan’s National Security Policy 0
- Blog, National Security
- December 21, 2022
As it gets closer to a year, Pakistan needs to review its National Security Policy in accordance with the document’s clause to ‘review and recommend updates to the Policy on a yearly basis’. Introduced on January 2022, it is the first-ever security policy in the country. It presents the idea of a new security paradigmREAD MORE
Pakistan’s border security: Challenges from Afghanistan 0
- Blog, Human Security, National Security
- December 21, 2022
It has been 75 years since independence and Pakistan still does not have a border policy. The recent National Security Policy 2022-2026 formulated by the government does not state clear objectives for border security and territorial integrity. The insecure borders invite smuggling, human trafficking, terrorism and many other problems that Pakistan has been facing forREAD MORE