Stories by Ahmer Bilal Soofi
Adopting the legal approach will help Pakistan and India see that what they demand from each other is what the law obligates them.
Updated 17 May, 2026 04:36pm
Timely claims can boost a state’s chances of compensation for war-related damage.
Updated 25 Apr, 2026 09:26am
There is strong opposition emerging within the US against the mischaracterisation of religion and the war.
Updated 17 Apr, 2026 09:34am
International humanitarian law prohibits attacks against civilians under any circumstances.
Updated 04 Apr, 2026 09:35am
The norms of war are built on restraint, not reciprocity.
Updated 28 Mar, 2026 10:04am
The Lahore Resolution demanded “that geographically contiguous units are demarcated into regions which should be constituted, with
Published 23 Mar, 2026 08:14am
A neutral state is prohibited from providing military assistance to the warring parties.
Updated 07 Mar, 2026 09:28am
The BoP’s writ will be tested by Israel’s move to register parts of the West Bank as state land.
Updated 19 Feb, 2026 09:09am
When the US exits, it allows alternative visions of the global order to gain legitimacy.
Updated 17 Jan, 2026 09:08am
Regardless of India’s political characterisation of it, the Indus Waters Treaty remains legally binding.
Updated 10 Jan, 2026 09:21am
Compliance with international law becomes not only a legal necessity but also a strategic advantage.
Updated 20 Dec, 2025 09:03am
It is striking that Resolution 2803 in its annexed plan assures that ‘Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza’.
Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:35am
Disrespect or denial by one country of the borders of another amounts to indirect denial of the integrity and independence of the latter.
Updated 24 Oct, 2025 08:14am
What kind of actions should bring Middle Eastern countries together when threatened by Israel?
Updated 20 Sep, 2025 09:00am
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
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
Interestingly, the Indus Waters Treaty does not contain any provision relating to its suspension.
Updated 25 Apr, 2025 08:39am
Treaty-making is an ‘established practice’ of the Prophet (PBUH).
Published 14 Mar, 2025 06:56am
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
Upholding covenants and contracts is an integral article of faith.
Published 12 May, 2023 07:23am
