Sikander Ahmed Shah

WHAT DOES THE ICJ RULING ON GAZA MEAN?

WHAT DOES THE ICJ RULING ON GAZA MEAN?

Israel is ordered to “take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of all acts within the scope of Article II of [the Genocide] Convention.” Updated 11 Feb, 2024 10:53am
Hazardous childhoods

Hazardous childhoods

A significant proportion of Pakistani children are engaged in some form of domestic labour. Published 22 Jul, 2023 07:33am
Military courts

Military courts

Military courts are meant to dispense justice for crimes committed during an armed conflict, whether an IAC or a NIAC. Updated 01 Jun, 2023 09:16am
Enforced disappearances

Enforced disappearances

Gradual expansion of the security apparatus has contributed to an atmosphere of impunity. Published 26 Feb, 2023 07:27am
Citizen refugees

Citizen refugees

Pakistan must develop a system to distinguish between the various kinds of migrants and assimilate them. Updated 24 Dec, 2022 08:55am
Trade with Iran

Trade with Iran

While the threat of international sanctions remains a key concern for Pakistan, it doesn't preclude Pak-Iran economic cooperation. Updated 01 Jul, 2022 09:13am
Trade with Russia

Trade with Russia

None of Pakistan’s international law obligations preclude the country from purchasing essentials from Russia. Updated 17 Jun, 2022 08:38am
Non-intervention & the law

Non-intervention & the law

Western powers have developed novel ways to justify intervention and bring about regime change. Updated 06 Apr, 2022 08:33pm
Joining forces

Joining forces

Public-private cooperation on the vaccine can address many issues. Published 15 Feb, 2021 07:00am
Sponsoring terrorism

Sponsoring terrorism

The dossier’s contents are a damning indictment of India’s role. Published 18 Nov, 2020 07:43am
Refugees’ rights

Refugees’ rights

Pakistan cannot afford to neglect its refugee population. Published 19 Apr, 2020 06:17am
Between two fires

Between two fires

There are serious questions regarding India’s naval incursion. Published 10 Mar, 2019 06:54am
The battle of narratives

The battle of narratives

Even while suppressing Kashmiris, India has projected their struggle as an ‘extremist’ phenomenon. Published 23 Feb, 2019 07:14am
Diplomatic killings

Diplomatic killings

Unlike diplomatic agents like ambassadors, consular agents are not entitled to absolute immunity. Published 09 Nov, 2018 07:10am
Diplomatic licence to kill

Diplomatic licence to kill

Public sentiment reflects the view that US officials stationed in Pakistan have little respect for domestic laws. Published 16 Apr, 2018 07:26am
Pak-Iran confidence building

Pak-Iran confidence building

Historically, relations between Pakistan and Iran have at best remained lukewarm. Published 05 Mar, 2018 07:13am
Revisiting isolationism

Revisiting isolationism

Recent steps taken by the US seem to signal an end to its ‘persona’ as an advocate of international law. Published 06 Feb, 2018 07:19am
One Belt, One Road

One Belt, One Road

Mattis is tone-deaf to regional realities. Published 29 Oct, 2017 06:03am