Home Demolitions in Indian Occupied Jammu & Kashmir
This article discusses the Indian forces’ practice of burning down homes in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the ways in which doing so violates the laws of war
India and Pakistan’s Missing Prisoners of War (POWs)
This article sheds light on India and Pakistan’s missing Prisoners of War (POWs) and suggests possible solutions for their return
Selective Justice: a Threat to the Rule of Law
This articles uses instances of selective justice to highlight the threat it poses to the rule of law.
Starvation as a Method of Warfare
This article discusses the use of starvation as a method of warfare and its status under IHL and ICL using the case studies of Yemen and South Sudan.
Sanctioning Afghanistan via the FATF and Possible Repercussions for Pakistan
This policy brief discusses how the FATF may sanction Afghanistan, and the possible implications for Pakistan
Policing Extremism and Terrorism in Pakistan
This article explores ways in which Pakistan can reshape its law enforcement and policing response to extremism and terrorism
FATF Plenary Update – October 2021
This policy brief discusses the developments in FATF’s October 2021 plenary, and highlights the steps that must be taken to get off the grey-list.
Rethinking Criminal Justice in Pakistan
This article highlights how to rethink and re-design a more optimistic discourse on the subject of criminal justice reform in Pakistan.
International Human Rights Standards: a tool for Pakistan’s criminal justice system?
This article highlights recent instances where international human rights standards have been recognised in Pakistan’s criminal courts and analyses how they may be used as a tool within the criminal justice system.
Implementation of Anti Rape (Investigation and Trial) Ordinance 2020
This piece is concerned with the enactment of ITO 2020 and its implementation or lack thereof, while relying on the seminal Lahore High Court judgement in Yasir v. the State case as a guiding framework.