Pakistan’s counter-terrorism gains came under renewed pressure following the Afghan Taliban’s return to power, the breakdown of ceasefires with the TTP, weaknesses in border management, militant regrouping, institutional shortcomings and domestic political instability. The article examines the factors behind the resurgence and proposes a more comprehensive counter-terrorism response. Pasted markdownRead More
The article argues that Pakistan’s conciliatory approach toward the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, including negotiations, ceasefires and concessions, weakened the country’s counter-terrorism strategy and allowed the militant group greater space to regroup. It advocates a broader response combining intelligence-based operations, stronger diplomacy and socioeconomic measures.Read More
Pakistan’s juvenile justice system is designed to treat children in conflict with the law differently from adult offenders, with rehabilitation and reintegration at its core. Yet shortages of specialised courts, trained personnel, legal assistance, funding and rehabilitation facilities continue to undermine its effectiveness. Pasted textRead More
The revocation of Articles 370 and 35A in August 2019 fundamentally altered Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional relationship with India and was followed by its reorganisation into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The original article examines the legal, political and demographic consequences of these changes from a Pakistan/Kashmir-focused perspective. Pasted markdownRead More
The Indo-US strategic partnership has expanded significantly through defence agreements, military exercises and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. This article examines the evolution of the partnership, QUAD’s role in the Indo-Pacific, its connection with wider US-China competition, and the strategic implications for Pakistan.Read More
