Pakistan’s FATF Journey 2018-2022
Heading into the October 2022 FATF Plenary, this brief provides a snapshot of Pakistan’s progress over the past four years
Reviewing the Legal Framework on Control of Narcotic Substances in Pakistan
This article reviews the legal framework on control of narcotic substsances in Pakistan, specifically changes brought through the Control of Narcotics Substances (Amendment) Act 2022
Escalation in Ukraine
This piece argues that the Russian special military operation in Ukraine has entered a new phase that spells great danger for Ukraine and possibly the security of the world
The Unwilling or Unable Doctrine and the View from Pakistan
This paper explores the unable or unwilling doctrine from the presepective of Pakistan
Pakistan and the Refugee Regime: Refugees as ‘Mere Pawns on the International Chessboard’
This article traces the evolution of the refugee regime in Pakistan and explores the current status of refugees in the country.
War, Minus the Shooting – the Political Impact of Defence Spending
This blog argues that defence spending is not always linked to military capability and has a political utility of its own
A Custom Uncovered: “Ghag”
This article explores the tribal custom of Ghag that has been practices in the Pakhtun-dominated regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for several hundred years.
The Downward Spiral – How Arms Control Died and How it Can be Reborn
This article argues that nuclear arms control is a good idea and that India and Pakistan have a mutual interest in pursuing it
Electronic Surveillance and Interception Laws in Pakistan
This article explores the statutes that regulate surveillance and interception in Pakistan, as well as the procedures that are adopted by law enforcement agencies.
A Two-Tier System: Afghan and Ukrainian Arrivals in the UK
On the anniversary of the Fall of Kabul, Mary Hunter investigates the differential treatment by the UK government towards Ukrainian and Afghan refugees, with the former arriving in greater numbers more quickly and with more support, despite the fact that many Afghans are at risk because of direct British involvement in Afghanistan. She posits that this two-tier system and the greater urgency expressed by the British public rests upon a Eurocentric and colonial mindset, which prioritises Ukrainian lives above those of Afghans. Ultimately, she concludes that these disparities are unacceptable and that Afghans are equally as deserving of British support as Ukrainians.