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  • The Legality of Force (Jus ad Bellum)

    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

    Governing by the Clock: Should The Government Regulate Market Timings0

    • 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
  • Pakistan India Relations after Bunyan ul Marsoos

    Pakistan India Relations after Bunyan ul Marsoos0

    • Blog, Cyber Security, Economic Security, Human Security, National Security
    • May 8, 2026
    The relations between India and Pakistan have come to a complete stalemate after the violent confrontation of May 2025. Though mediated into a ceasefire without a full scale escalation, this event marked the end of even minimal cooperation at the bilateral level. Pakistan defended its right of self-determination under Article 51 of the United Nations’READ MORE
  • Strategic Motives Behind Operation Ghazab lil Haq

    Strategic Motives Behind Operation Ghazab lil Haq0

    • Blog, National Security
    • March 31, 2026
    Operation Ghazab lil Haq represents a significant development in the evolving security dynamics between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistani authorities launched the campaign as a defensive and retaliatory response to persistent cross-border attacks and the increasing presence of militant groups operating from Afghan territory. To understand the strategic motives behind the operation, one must examine theREAD MORE
  • HOW DOES NUCLEAR ISSUE BECOME A FLASHPOINT BETWEEN THE U.S AND IRAN CONFLICT

    HOW DOES NUCLEAR ISSUE BECOME A FLASHPOINT BETWEEN THE U.S AND IRAN CONFLICT0

    • Blog, Economic Security, National Security
    • March 31, 2026
    The United States and Iran have a long history of conflict but with time the nuclear issue has become the main point of conflict. The causes of the hostility date back to the Iranian Revolution when Iran became an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, leaving behind a monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, whoREAD MORE
  • Strategic Recalibration in the U.S – Pakistan Relations

    Strategic Recalibration in the U.S – Pakistan Relations0

    • Blog, Human Security, National Security
    • March 19, 2026
    The relationship between the United States and Pakistan stands at an inflection point. Once defined on matters of counterterrorism cooperation and military aid, it is now navigating a phase of strategic recalibration. Beneath diplomatic engagements and careful joint statements lies a deeper struggle: balancing America’s Indo-Pacific priorities with Pakistan’s economic survival, regional relevance and sovereignREAD MORE
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