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Newspaper Article by Iqra Bano Sohail 13/12/2024

The Algorithm of Death in Mideast

AI in military operations raises concerns over civilian safety, human rights, and compliance with international law. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive international regulations concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications. One concerning…

Policy Brief by Khadija Almus Khanum 04/12/2024

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Pak-Afghan Border: An International Law Perspective

Download The Durand Line is a 2,640 km (1,640 miles) international boundary separating Pakistan and Afghanistan in South Asia. This border has not only shaped the geopolitical landscape of South Asia but has also led to enduring tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The…

Policy Brief by Dr. Faiza Ismail 21/05/2024

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Lawfare in Cyberspace and International Law

Download War has always existed in the world. Generally speaking conflicts among nations which result in use of arms and hostilities are called armed conflicts. International armed conflict and its defence have been defined in the Geneva Conventions as well as the UN…

Policy Brief by IPRI 01/02/2024

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Climate-Conflict Disasters: A Global Threat Gaining Momentum in Pakistan

Download Climate change and armed conflict, due to their grave impacts, stand out as two of the most serious challenges faced by the world today. While they both have their own standings in generating humanitarian and environmental crises, the interplay between the two…

Policy Brief by Shahzeb Usman 27/11/2023

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JUDICIARY IN LATIN AMERICA AND PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Download 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…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 11/09/2023

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Applicability of the ‘Doctrine of Hot Pursuit’ to Hunt Rebels under International Law

Download The ‘Doctrine of Hot Pursuit’ was initially recognized as part of international maritime law. Since the 2000s the doctrine has been, albeit sparingly, used to hunt terrorists and rebels that cause trouble in one country, but then cross over in another country.…

Policy Brief by Maryam Fatima 11/09/2023

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Pakistan; Pluto of the Space Race

Download Space law is an essential component of regulating activities in outer space and ensuring responsible exploration and utilisation of space resources. This policy brief provides an analysis of space law in Pakistan. The examination highlights strengths and weaknesses in Pakistan's current space…

Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 31/08/2023

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UN Watercourses Convention-Reconciling “Reasonable and Equitable Utilization” and “Obligation Not to Cause Significant Harm” Principle

Download Customary international law on transboundary watercourses has evolved significantly in the past years. A number of international law instruments have been concluded over the years that have significantly impacted the customary international law on transboundary watercourses. Cumulatively, these instruments have gone a…

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IPRI Webinar on “The Question of Kashmir in International Law”

General Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) organized a “Zoom Webinar” on the “The Question of Kashmir in International Law” on September 24, 2020. The distinguished panel, invited to deliberate and provide expert inputs on the subject, included Mr. Taimur Malik, Lawyer and…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 15/04/2019

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Trump-Israel Nexus

President of the US Donald Trump has signed a presidential proclamation on March 25, 2019 saying the US recognizes Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights. This is the third time in sixteen months when Trump has taken a controversial decision in the Middle…

The Algorithm of Death in Mideast

Pak-Afghan Border: An International Law Perspective

Lawfare in Cyberspace and International Law

Climate-Conflict Disasters: A Global Threat Gaining Momentum in Pakistan

JUDICIARY IN LATIN AMERICA AND PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Applicability of the ‘Doctrine of Hot Pursuit’ to Hunt Rebels under International Law

Pakistan; Pluto of the Space Race

UN Watercourses Convention-Reconciling “Reasonable and Equitable Utilization” and “Obligation Not to Cause Significant Harm” Principle

IPRI Webinar on “The Question of Kashmir in International Law”

Trump-Israel Nexus

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