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Download Money laundering and terrorism financing are intricately connected to one another. Money laundering refers to the processing and movement of money or assets of illegal origin stemming from criminal activity. Terrorism financing is the raising, moving and using of funds to support…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 2 days ago

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CENTRAL ASIAN TRADE, QTTA AND TIR CONVENTION

Download Central Asia is a region of immense importance for Pakistan concerning transit trade. If routes are compared which provide access to Central Asian Republics through Iran and Afghanistan, the route through China is comparatively shorter and politically stable. Therefore, Pakistan signed the…

Policy Brief by Iqra Bano Sohail 06/11/2024

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Israel’s Military Use of AI to Facilitate Genocide and its International Consequences

Download The ongoing conflict in Gaza has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive international regulations concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications, particularly regarding the potential for human rights violations. One concerning manifestation of this issue is the emergence of…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 25/10/2024

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Narcotic Trafficking in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

Download Narcotics trafficking and drug abuse have been eroding Pakistan’s economy and society for a long time and have become a growing concern. Despite maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against all types and forms of drugs, Pakistan has not been able to eliminate the…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 22/10/2024

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Targeting CPEC: Points To Ponder

On October 6, a convoy of Chinese employees was attacked by terrorists near the Karachi airport. A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) was used for the attack which claimed the lives of two Chinese engineers. The Chinese engineers were part of the…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 22/10/2024

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Strategic Guidelines for Pakistan-Russia Cooperation

Download Pakistan and Russia have made significant progress in defence, economic, and geopolitical cooperation since the early 2000s. The bilateral relations have improved ever since Pakistan’s active commitment to fight terrorism. The key developments include foreign ministers' meetings, defence collaborations, and Russia's support…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 11/10/2024

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A Breach of International Law: The Legal Consequences of Israel’s use of Explosive Pagers

Download In September 2024, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalated with a series of coordinated attacks in Lebanon, where explosive devices embedded in pagers and walkie-talkies were detonated across the country. These attacks resulted in 37 deaths, thousands of injuries, and widespread…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 11/10/2024

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Protection of the Environment in Armed Conflict: Ecocide in Gaza

Download The environmental situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly as a result of recurrent armed conflicts. Gaza has experienced extensive damage to its natural resources, environment and infrastructure. Key environmental issues include the destruction of agricultural lands, contamination of water sources and severe…

Policy Brief by Hajra Hashmi 11/10/2024

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Defining Terrorism Under International Law

Download Terrorism is a term that has found permanent usage in everyday life around the globe. Legal and political fields both use the word at leisure; counter terrorism is a rapidly growing field of work. It is therefore concerning that terrorism does not…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 21/09/2024

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Is the United States a Self-Perceived Superpower?

Download The notion that the United States of America (U.S.A.) is a self-proclaimed superpower is complex and multifaceted. While the U.S. has undeniable strengths, various factors, including military ambiguities that have influenced globalisation in the post-9/11 era - particularly its unilateralism in an…

NAVIGATING CURRENCY EXCHANGE: THE INTERPLAY OF MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING

CENTRAL ASIAN TRADE, QTTA AND TIR CONVENTION

Israel’s Military Use of AI to Facilitate Genocide and its International Consequences

Narcotic Trafficking in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

Targeting CPEC: Points To Ponder

Strategic Guidelines for Pakistan-Russia Cooperation

A Breach of International Law: The Legal Consequences of Israel’s use of Explosive Pagers

Protection of the Environment in Armed Conflict: Ecocide in Gaza

Defining Terrorism Under International Law

Is the United States a Self-Perceived Superpower?

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