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Ahmer Bilal Soofi

Ahmer Bilal Soofi

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Who pays and how?

Who pays and how?

Timely claims can boost a state’s chances of compensation for war-related damage.

25.04.2026 150

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Ahmer Bilal Soofi

Religious war?

There is strong opposition emerging within the US against the mischaracterisation of religion and the war.

17.04.2026 100

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Ahmer Bilal Soofi

Legal vs political neutrality

International humanitarian law prohibits attacks against civilians under any circumstances.

04.04.2026 90

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Irresponsible targeting

The norms of war are built on restraint, not reciprocity.

28.03.2026 80

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Targeting neutral states

A neutral state is prohibited from providing military assistance to the warring parties.

07.03.2026 90

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An opportunity for states

When the US exits, it allows alternative visions of the global order to gain legitimacy.

17.01.2026 100

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IWT: the legal response

Pakistan must protest at every step India takes towards building works on the western rivers.

10.01.2026 150

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Compliance dividends

Compliance with international law instruments by Pakistan has been worth it.

20.12.2025 80

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UNSC resolution on Gaza

It is striking that Resolution 2803 in its annexed plan assures that ‘Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza’.

21.11.2025 90

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The Durand border

Disrespect or denial by one country of the borders of another amounts to indirect denial of the integrity and independence of the latter.

24.10.2025 200

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Collective self-defence

What kind of actions should bring Middle Eastern countries together when threatened by Israel?

20.09.2025 100

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Protocol to the IWT?

There are at least four areas where Pakistan is advised to protect its interests via any Protocol to the treaty.

13.06.2025 100

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Self-defence under the law

The ICJ abstained from giving a clear answer to the question of whether retaining nuclear weapons violates international law.

23.05.2025 200

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Legal aspect of Indus Waters Treaty suspension

Interestingly, the Indus Waters Treaty does not contain any provision relating to its suspension.

25.04.2025 300

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‘Lost’ Sunnah

Treaty-making is an ‘established practice’ of the Prophet (PBUH).

14.03.2025 60

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