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Policy Brief by Maham Naweed 31/08/2023

UN Watercourses Convention-Reconciling “Reasonable and Equitable Utilization” and “Obligation Not to Cause Significant Harm” Principle

Download Customary international law on transboundary watercourses has evolved significantly in the past years. A number of international law instruments have been concluded over the years that have significantly impacted the customary international law on transboundary watercourses. Cumulatively, these instruments have gone a…

Policy Brief by Shahzeb Usman 30/08/2023

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Detrimental Impact of Saps of IMF on the Realization of the Rights Under ICESCR

Download The Structural Adjustment Programs of International Monetary Fund are a subject of considerable public scrutiny in many post – colonial countries. It is argued that these programs are extremely detrimental to the social and economic rights of the low – income stratum…

Policy Brief by Noureen Akhtar 21/08/2023

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Comparison of Prospects for Religious Minorities in Pakistan and India

Download In South Asia, Pakistan, and India grapple with protecting minority rights. Despite India's ruling elite being implicated in crimes against humanity, Pakistan's lower rating on minority rights persists. India faces a more significant crisis with more incidents and fatalities tied to minority…

Policy Brief by Hasnain Akram 16/08/2023

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Sustainable Futures: Prioritizing Degrowth for Economic and Social Wellbeing in Pakistan

Download In light of Pakistan's commitment to long-term economic and social progress, this policy brief examines the notion of degrowth and its potential use. Degrowth is the practise of intentionally slowing economic growth in favour of social welfare and ecological stability. The brief…

Policy Brief by Iqra Siddique 11/08/2023

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Implications of AUKUS, I2U2, and BRICS for Pakistan

Download This brief analyzes the impact of three geopolitical alliances—AUKUS, I2U2, and BRICS—on Pakistan. AUKUS's focus on maritime security could affect Pakistan's maritime interests, necessitating stronger diplomacy and naval capabilities. I2U2's emergence might influence Pakistan's regional influence and security dynamics. To counter this,…

Policy Brief by Shahzeb Usman 11/08/2023

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Climate Change Impacts: Generating Private Sector Financing in Pakistan

Download Extreme climate changes in Pakistan are inevitable in the coming decades. These climate changes have the potential to cause mass migrations and severe losses on Pakistan’s exports, infrastructure, and human security. To tackle these challenges, there is a need to generate financing…

Policy Brief by Shahzeb Usman 03/08/2023

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The Impact of the ‘Convention on the Rights of the Children’ on Judicial Decision Making in Common Law Jurisdictions

Download Convention on the Rights of Child emerged in the context of excessive exploitation of children both economically and politically in the last few centuries in which the reign of capitalism was marvelously crass. In normal human interactions, the balance of power between…

Policy Brief by Dr. Aneel Salman 24/07/2023

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Decoding Pakistan’s National AI Policy 2023

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy outlined in Pakistan's Digital Pakistan Vision serves as a transformative foundation for the nation's integration of advanced technologies. It aims to position Pakistan competitively in the era of the fourth industrial revolution and data-driven digitized governments. However,…