Ahmer Bilal Soofi

Protocol to the IWT?

Protocol to the IWT?

There are at least four areas where Pakistan is advised to protect its interests via any Protocol to the treaty. Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:18am
Self-defence under the law

Self-defence under the law

The ICJ abstained from giving a clear answer to the question of whether retaining nuclear weapons violates international law. Updated 23 May, 2025 09:49am
‘Lost’ Sunnah

‘Lost’ Sunnah

Treaty-making is an ‘established practice’ of the Prophet (PBUH). Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:56am
Afghan refugees & international law

Afghan refugees & international law

Pakistan, due to its own national security, economic and political crises, is no more in a position to sustain millions. Updated 13 Oct, 2023 09:28am
Sanctity of contracts

Sanctity of contracts

Upholding covenants and contracts is an integral article of faith. Published 12 May, 2023 07:23am
China or the US?

China or the US?

From a purely legal perspective, we are bound to continue our engagement with both the US and China. Updated 06 May, 2023 08:56am
India’s notice

India’s notice

Does India want to walk out of the Indus Waters Treaty? Published 18 Feb, 2023 07:37am
Territorial claims

Territorial claims

Do historic titles threaten the global legal order? Updated 06 Sep, 2020 08:32am
Legal transition

Legal transition

A state-like platform has been ascribed to the Taliban. Published 27 Jun, 2020 07:05am
LoC and LAC

LoC and LAC

Greater awareness of the legal distinctions is essential. Published 07 Jun, 2020 07:10am
Kashmir mediation

Kashmir mediation

The P-5’s pledge is an old one but it is without a time limit. Published 22 Sep, 2019 06:49am
Binding resolutions

Binding resolutions

It will be defying logic to assume that the UNSC resolution establishing UNCIP is merely recommendatory. Published 14 Sep, 2019 07:09am
In need of repair

In need of repair

The state of our judicial infrastructure has provoked tensions. Published 18 Sep, 2018 07:11am
The concurrent bind

The concurrent bind

Can we uphold international commitments post-devolution? Published 22 Apr, 2018 07:19am
Jadhav’s appeal

Jadhav’s appeal

Nothing from India indicates that it regrets Jadhav’s unlawful activities. Published 23 Apr, 2017 06:52am
The three-basket approach

The three-basket approach

Contrary to perceptions, there is much that lies outside the scope of the Indus Waters Treaty. Published 31 Jan, 2017 02:56am
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