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Investment from Sovereign Wealth Funds are controversial as there is a foreign state which supports the investment. It is presumed that there is an inherent political element attached to the investment. Moreover, definition of investor is also controversial for international arbitrations involving…
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on 3rd October 2023, Pakistan’s government via executive order of Apex Committee headed by the care taker Prime Minister, decided to deport all illegal migrants, including unregistered Afghan refugees from Pakistan. The Interior Minister explained the context of the decision later in…
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Pakistan, a developing economy with rapid population growth, faces considerable h urdles in effectively managing its depleting resources, controlling pollution, and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Waste management poses substantial challenges in Pakistan, marked by insufficient infrastructure and inefficient systems that…
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Pakistan's current export profile is characterized by a high degree of concentration in a narrow set of products such as primary and intermediate goods. The country has historically remained import-intensive with a weak exportable surplus, especially in value-added variety. The basket of…
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Many digital platforms exploit their consumers by using such deceitful tactics to extract data which they further use to assert market dominance. They use this dominance to extract mire data much more effectively and sub-consciously. Consumer protection and data protection laws are…
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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…
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Pakistan stands at a crucial juncture, facing economic, environmental, and demographic challenges that can reshape its future. Pakistan's economy is precariously balanced due to years of inconsistent policies, a lack of forward-thinking, and entrenched corruption throughout successive political regimes. Despite its latent…
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Smuggling under the guise of Afghan Transit Trade is a major issue for Pakistan. For this purpose, Pakistan is imposing stringent conditions which include a bank guarantee from Afghan traders. The brief shall provide a perspective from international law as well as…
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Judiciary in any country is pivotal for the protection of fundamental rights especially in times when authoritarian regimes are ruling a country. Latin America is part of Global South and suffered colonization. Like all regions which suffered colonization, it also has a…
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For now, Israel appears to be aiming to destroy Gaza’s infrastructure, push the population towards the Egyptian Sinai, and go after Hamas by destroying its underground tunnels. However, it does not have a clear exit strategy or a post-war future plan. It…