Stories by Ahmer Bilal Soofi
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
From a purely legal perspective, we are bound to continue our engagement with both the US and China.
Updated 06 May, 2023 08:56am
Does India want to walk out of the Indus Waters Treaty?
Published 18 Feb, 2023 07:37am
Do historic titles threaten the global legal order?
Updated 06 Sep, 2020 08:32am
A state-like platform has been ascribed to the Taliban.
Published 27 Jun, 2020 07:05am
Greater awareness of the legal distinctions is essential.
Published 07 Jun, 2020 07:10am
The P-5’s pledge is an old one but it is without a time limit.
Published 22 Sep, 2019 06:49am
