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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recently concluded visits to Kabul and Islamabad have placed regional connectivity as a top priority. During the Pakistan-Afghanistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Trilateral Meeting in Kabul, the three countries called for cooperation against terrorism. Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and…

Policy Brief by Hajra Hashmi 07/08/2025

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Addressing the Nexus Between Human Trafficking and Terrorism

Download Human trafficking and terrorist financing form a cyclical, self-reinforcing nexus in Pakistan, where criminal syndicates and militant networks exploit vulnerable populations not only for profit but also to sustain extremist operations. According to the UNODC, criminal networks in Pakistan generated approximately…

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…

PAPER by IPRI 15/05/2025

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Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Job Displacement in Pakistan’s Industrial Sector

Download This study examines the increasing impact of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) on employment patterns in Pakistan's major economic sectors, such as manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, energy, construction, and services. As labour-intensive sectors make up the backbone of Pakistan's economy, AI adoption presents…

Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 15/05/2025

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India’s Failed Aggression: Pakistan’s Military Response And The Rise Of Regional Connectivity

Pakistan's decisive military response countered India's aggression, reinforced regional sovereignty, and highlighted the strength of Pakistan-China ties in promoting peace and connectivity India’s attempt to challenge Pakistan’s sovereignty has been countered by Pakistan’s impeccable defence. India, in a cowardly attempt, targeted mosques…

Policy Brief by Hajra Hashmi 15/05/2025

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The Role of Non State Actors in Pakistan’s Security Landscape

Download The term “Non-State Actors” (NSAs) remains ambiguous in international law, despite various interpretations by different scholars and entities. This ambiguity stems from the complex nature of NSAs, which gives rise to both conceptual and dynamic issues. NSAs have become a significant force…

Newspaper Article by Siddique Humayun 13/12/2024

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A year of genocide

In July 2024, The Lancet published an article estimating that the total death count in Gaza since October 7th, 2023, could be "186,000 or even more”, citing a "conservative estimate of four indirect deaths per one direct death." That is nearly ten…

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 Shahzeb Usman 05/09/2024

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Non – Refoulement, Exclusion Principle and Terrorism

Download This policy brief focuses on terrorism concerning international refugee law, particularly the principle of non-refoulement. Though largely recognized as one of the most critical security threats in the contemporary era, no definition has been established regarding terrorism under international law. This vagueness…

Policy Brief by Hannan Hussain 26/10/2023

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2023 G20 SUMMIT AND ITS OUTCOMESIMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN

Download The 2023 G20 Leaders’ Summit took place in New Delhi from September 9-10. Under the chairmanship of India, members of the G20 issued the “2023 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration.” Leaders and senior representatives from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India,…

How China’s Engagement In Afghanistan Signals A Shift Towards Development

Addressing the Nexus Between Human Trafficking and Terrorism

CPEC Extension to Afghanistan: Boosting Regional Cooperation

Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Job Displacement in Pakistan’s Industrial Sector

India’s Failed Aggression: Pakistan’s Military Response And The Rise Of Regional Connectivity

The Role of Non State Actors in Pakistan’s Security Landscape

A year of genocide

Defining Terrorism Under International Law

Non – Refoulement, Exclusion Principle and Terrorism

2023 G20 SUMMIT AND ITS OUTCOMESIMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN

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