Mehrotra, Abhinav
and Gupta, Biswanath
(2026)
Opinion | Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Resolution And The Legal Limits Of Cross-Border Action.
News18.
Abstract
The unanimous adoption of a resolution by Pakistan’s National Assembly urging the government to combat terrorism “in an earnest manner" is politically significant. It reflects domestic consensus against militancy and signals institutional support for a stronger national security posture. The resolution’s emphasis on coordinated efforts across politics, diplomacy, armed forces, intelligence, law, and media also suggests a whole-of-government strategy. Yet, while such declarations carry weight within Pakistan’s internal political order, their relevance under international law is far more limited, particularly if interpreted as endorsing action beyond Pakistan’s borders.
| Item Type: | Other |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Political Science |
| JGU School/Centre: | Jindal Global Law School |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Luckey Pathan |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Feb 2026 09:51 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Feb 2026 09:51 |
| Official URL: | https://www.news18.com/opinion/opinion-pakistans-a... |
| URI: | https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/10932 |
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