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Download This study examines the underlying factors driving the persistence of Undocumented Oil Trade (UOT) in Pakistan, with a particular focus on the Pakistan-Iran border region. It argues that, despite a series of policy interventions by the Government of Pakistan, UOT remains a…

Conf Papers by IPRI 25/06/2025

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Margalla Dialogue 2024 – Emerging Global Realities: Challenges and Response

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Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 25/06/2025

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Purported “Abeyance” of The Indus Waters Treaty – Legal Options on The Way Forward

Download In the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India baselessly alleged Pakistan’s involvement and unilaterally declared the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960 (“IWT”) to be held in “abeyance.” However, the IWT contains no provision for such an action. Under international law—particularly the Vienna Convention…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 20/06/2025

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Realising the Promise of Service-Led Growth in Pakistan

Download This study examines the potential of Pakistan’s service sector to drive economic growth as the country faces declining manufacturing growth rates. As this shift aligns with global trends, the paper builds a case to confront structural and administrative inefficiencies within four key…

PAPER by Dr. Aneel Salman 20/06/2025

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AI Data Centers vs. Water Sustainability in Pakistan

Download Pakistan’s move to allocate 2,000 MW for AI data centers represents a major step forward to drive digital growth and foreign investment. However, this expansion may significantly strain the already stressed water resources. The issue persists due to over-dependence on groundwater, climate…

Policy Brief by IPRI 17/06/2025

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Israel’s Attack on Iran

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Policy Brief by Iqra Bano Sohail 13/06/2025

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Holding Israel Accountable for Breaching the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Download The collapse of the 2025 Gaza ceasefire due to Israel’s obstruction of humanitarian aid and unilateral suspension of its obligations raises serious concerns under international law. While ceasefire agreements are often seen as political tools, they carry binding legal force when concluded…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 05/06/2025

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CPEC Extension to Afghanistan: Boosting Regional Cooperation

Trilateral talks push to extend CPEC to Afghanistan, boosting regional connectivity, economic growth, and joint efforts against terrorism in South Asia The trilateral meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China in Beijing (May 21, 2025) called for extending the…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 02/06/2025

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Impact of Corruption on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

Download This Policy Brief provides empirical evidence on how corruption affects foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan. Despite the country’s persistently low Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score of 27, there is limited empirical research on the relationship between corruption and investment within Pakistan.…

Policy Brief by Iqra Bano Sohail 29/05/2025

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The Digital Battlefield: Regulating Cyber Warfare in International Law

Download Cyber warfare has emerged as a prominent method for states to pursue strategic objectives by targeting digital infrastructure, disrupting essential services, and spreading disinformation, all without engaging in traditional military action. These operations often evade attribution and accountability, complicating legal responses and…

Determinants of Undocumented Oil Trade in Pakistan: A Multinomial Logit Approach

Margalla Dialogue 2024 – Emerging Global Realities: Challenges and Response

Purported “Abeyance” of The Indus Waters Treaty – Legal Options on The Way Forward

Realising the Promise of Service-Led Growth in Pakistan

AI Data Centers vs. Water Sustainability in Pakistan

Israel’s Attack on Iran

Holding Israel Accountable for Breaching the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

CPEC Extension to Afghanistan: Boosting Regional Cooperation

Impact of Corruption on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

The Digital Battlefield: Regulating Cyber Warfare in International Law

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