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.
Gender Stereotyping and Consent in Rape Cases in Pakistan
Dissenting Supreme Court opinion shows how gender stereotypes and misconstrued consent derail rape justice in Pakistan
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.
2025: Navigating Pakistan’s International Law Challenges
Saadia Abbasi looks at the international law challenges facing Pakistan in 2025 and the need for concrete policies and strategies to deal with them
Analysing Iranian and Pakistani Airstrikes under International Law
Analysing the recent escalation between Iran and Pakistan under the international law of self-defence.
Strengthening the Legal Framework for Cybersecurity in Pakistan: The Computer Emergency Response Team Rules, 2023
The Computer Emergency Response Team Rules, 2003 and strengthening the legal framework for cybersecurity in Pakistan
Pakistan’s Fatal Exclusion from Indian Ocean Policymaking
This article discusses Pakistan’s exclusion in recognised forums on the Indian Ocean region despite being a prominent littoral country and how membership in these forums should be one of the country’s foreign policy priorities.
Developing Nuclear Responsibilities from a Legal Perspective: The Experience of Pakistan
This article explores how domestic law informs Pakistan’s nuclear responsiblities towards its citizens, as well as the wider international community
Tackling Pakistan’s Perennial TTP Challenge
This article argues that, to counter the TTP, Pakistan must fully implement the National Action Plan (NAP), take a clear position against the group, and draw red lines with the Afghan Taliban.