National Security

26th Constitutional Amendment and Trichotomy of Powers 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed 26th constitutional amendment on October 21, violating the core principle of trichotomy of powers. The 26th amendment, also referred as the constitutional package, has been approved with a two-third majority of the parliament. The very first draft of the constitutional package consisted of 53 clauses, but after the consultationREAD MORE
26th Constitutional Amendment: Judicial Reforms or Judiciary in shackles?0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
The 26th constitutional amendment of Pakistan has given overriding authority to Parliament over judiciary. It has sparked intense debate across the country. The amendment shackles the judiciary by compromising its independence and paving the way for increased political influence over the judiciary. By limiting the role of judiciary in interpreting certain constitutional provisions and reviewingREAD MORE
Reflection of 26th Constitutional Amendment 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
The 26th Constitutional Amendment passed in October 2024, is a landmark legal reform that seeks to address several critical areas of governance and judicial structure. It introduces notable changes to Pakistan’s judicial system, economic policies, and environmental rights, aiming to align them with democratic principles and Islamic values. The amendment was presented during a timeREAD MORE

Appointment of CJP in the light of 26th Constitutional Amendment 0
- Blog, National Security
- November 11, 2024
Parliament passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill 2024 with a two-thirds majority. The government required to secure 224 votes and it managed to secure 225 votes as majority of the opposition members staged a walk out. After being passed by the Parliament, presidential assent was rendered to the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The two important articles which areREAD MORE
Iran-Israel Hezbollah and the Middle Eastern Security Dynamics 3
- Blog, National Security
- October 30, 2024
Iran and Israel have secured a central position in the geopolitical proceedings of the Middle East. Based on their historical experiences, both the states have endorsed two opposite but connected approaches of being open to diplomacy and assertiveness. The primary goal of both the states was to counter the Arab’s dominance in the region forREAD MORE
International Law Perspective on Israel’s ground invasion in Lebanon 0
- Blog, National Security
- October 30, 2024
The violation of international law by Israel’s recent invasion of Lebanon is multi-fold. Israel has not only violated Lebanon’s state sovereignty, but it has also gone against the principles of International Humanitarian law (IHL) and various UN Resolutions. This state often cites self-defence as its motive for such actions. The real question is whether, theREAD MORE