Indus Waters Treaty and the Fundamental Change of Circumstances: Misinterpretations and Misapplications of International Law
India’s demand to modify the historic Indus Waters Treaty based on “fundamental change of circumstances” is legally flawed.
Lawfare in South Asia: the Pahalgam Incident and ‘Abeyance’ of the Indus Water Treaty
This article critically examines India’s response to the April 2025 Pahalgam terrorist incident, arguing that actions such as blaming Pakistan and suspending the Indus Water Treaty were illegal, unethical, and in violation of international law.
Clarifying Misconceptions about the IWT Dispute
India’s “abeyance” of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is legally questionable under international law, violating obligations to Pakistan.
Rewriting Criminal Law in India
This article analyses the significance of BJP’s decision to re-write criminal law in India and its potential impacts.
Amendments to the Indus Waters Treaty – Threat by India or Opportunity for Pakistan?
This article argues that Pakistan and India should sit together in good faith to amend the Indus Waters Treaty
Trading with India: Private sector’s perspective from Pakistan
This article argues that trade with neighbors, including India, is essential for Pakistan if it wants to achieve sustainable economic growth
Is Trade Key to Peace with India?
This article discusses whether resuming trade with India can open pathways of resolving intricate issues between the two countries.
Explainer on The Line of Actual Control
Contrary to popular perception, international law is at the core of China-India recent standoff. China’s claim rests on the primacy of customary international law compared to the claim of India, which is based on succeeding rights from British India. Interestingly, India was not even privy to the agreements from which it derives succeeding claims. The…