Maham Naweed, Author at IPRI - Islamabad Policy Research Institute

Download The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960 between Pakistan and India, defines water-sharing rights by allocating the Eastern Rivers to India and granting Pakistan control over the Western Rivers, while permitting India limited non-consumptive use under strict regulations. Recent Indian efforts…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 24/01/2025

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Holding India Accountable: Pakistan’s Legal Options under International Law to Address Covert Killings by India

Download killings conducted by India within Pakistan has escalated tensions in the region, with disturbing implications for Pakistan’s sovereignty and regional security. Since 2021, a series of assassinations, attributed to India’s intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has targeted individuals associated…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 19/11/2024

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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 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 Maham Naweed 27/06/2024

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Enforcing ICJ’s Orders in South Africa v. Israel

Download In the ongoing devastating Gaza Conflict, South Africa took the decisive action of filing a case at the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) accusing Israel of engaging in “genocidal acts” in Gaza. The ICJ has issued a series of orders, demanding that…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 03/06/2024

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Destruction of Religious Sites in India: A Legal Overview

Download The destruction of religious sites in India is a complex and deeply troubling issue. It stems from various factors such as religious intolerance, political agendas, communal tensions and acts of terrorism. These demolitions of religious sites, raise serious questions about violations of…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 07/03/2024

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Kabul River: Cooperation Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

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Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 29/01/2024

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Indian Supreme Court Verdict on Abrogation of Article 370- Options for Pakistan

The Indian Supreme Court’s 476-page verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 is a saga of historical distortions, selective amnesia and logic-less interpretation. Not only does it do injustice to Jammu and Kashmir, it has set a precedent that threatens Indian democracy…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 27/12/2023

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International Courts and the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Issues of Jurisdiction in a Consent Based Legal Order

Download International law is built on the foundation of sovereignty, a pillar of which is state consent. A state’s legal obligations are overwhelmingly, though not exclusively, based on its consent to be bound. The ICJ and ICC, in all likelihood, will be ineffective…

Responding to Water Blockades: Pakistan’s Recourse Under International Law

Holding India Accountable: Pakistan’s Legal Options under International Law to Address Covert Killings by India

CENTRAL ASIAN TRADE, QTTA AND TIR CONVENTION

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

Enforcing ICJ’s Orders in South Africa v. Israel

Destruction of Religious Sites in India: A Legal Overview

Kabul River: Cooperation Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Indian Supreme Court Verdict on Abrogation of Article 370- Options for Pakistan

International Courts and the Israel-Palestine Conflict: Issues of Jurisdiction in a Consent Based Legal Order

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