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Oves Anwar

@ovesanwar

International Law | Human Rights & Crim Justice | Director @rsilpak | Host, Legally Speaking @dawn_news | Eisenhower Fellow @EF_Fellows | @soas, @univienna

Islamabad, Pakistan Katılım Şubat 2014
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Oves Anwar
Oves Anwar@ovesanwar·
Everything you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz! Iran’s weapons, tactics and overall strategy to control and choke the Strait. I also discuss the lawfullness of the ‘Tehran Tollbooth’ and what it means for the rest of the world. youtu.be/0PgYpuPliiw?si…
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Zehra Farooq
Zehra Farooq@ZehraFarooq·
4. An internal FBR tax-gap analysis (2024), run both top-down (from national economic data) and bottom-up (from taxpayer records), reached two findings. First: the majority of evasion (under-reporting) is concentrated at the top of the income distribution. Second: most of the tax gap comes not from the undocumented sector, the street economy outside the system, but from under-reporting by those already inside it. Registered. Filing. Declaring less than the record supports. That second finding is the least discussed fact in the national debate, and the most consequential for what a reform should target.
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Oves Anwar@ovesanwar·
I cannot recommend @ZehraFarooq enough on this platform. She is doing a great job demystifying economics, especially the tax system in Pakistan.
Zehra Farooq@ZehraFarooq

We use certain phrases constantly in Pakistan's tax debate: broaden the tax base. Close the tax gap. Reduce evasion. Document the economy. Build trust in the FBR. Each phrase carries a precise meaning. In commentary, they are often used interchangeably, making it hard to assess the current reforms without separating them. This thread unpacks them one by one and explains what the current enforcement measures actually do.

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StrafAsia Pakistan
StrafAsia Pakistan@Strafasia_PK·
Is the US-Iran war back to square one? Watch our latest podcast to unpack this evolving situation - "Islamabad MoU Is Over: What Happens Next for Iran, the US, and Pakistan?" youtu.be/0dQHtJ0Cnz0?si…
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Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi@tparsi·
Wow! Let this sink in: After the first round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad, US intelligence picked up that Israel was planning to assassinate the Iranian negotiators as they were returning to Tehran. The US told regional states to alert Iran. Israel is a state that, on paper, is a US partner but in reality is so extreme in its obsession to undermine US diplomacy that it even tries to assassinate those the US engages with in crucial negotiations. I can't recall a government as terrified of peace as the one running Israel. nytimes.com/2026/07/02/us/…
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Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi@tparsi·
Abhorrent! The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry concluded in a report today that: - Israeli authorities and security forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. - The intense scale and systematic nature of the Israeli military operations have continued – resulting in unprecedented death, injury and trauma of Palestinian children. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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RSIL Pakistan
RSIL Pakistan@rsilpak·
On 8 June, the Research Society of International Law (RSIL) and the Legal Aid Society (LAS) launched Mediation Before Litigation: A Reform Package for Labour and Commercial Disputes in Islamabad at the Movenpick Hotel. Nine years after the ADR Act 2017 promised faster, cheaper justice through mediation, court backlogs persist and referral practices remain inconsistent. This report sets out a complete roadmap to change that — a diagnostic of the existing framework, a drafted legislative reform package amending the Industrial Relations Act 2012, the Payment of Wages Act 1936, the ADR Act 2017 and the CPC 1908, and an operational blueprint for putting the reforms into practice. We were grateful to be joined by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb of the Supreme Court of Pakistan as Chief Guest, Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, as Guest of Honour, and Justice (retd.) Arif Hussain Khilji, alongside senior voices from the Ministry of Law and Justice and the National Industrial Relations Commission, the legal profession, the business community, and civil society. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation. The work of reform begins here. #MediationBeforeLitigation #ADRReform #AccessToJustice #RSIL #LegalAidSociety
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Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi@tparsi·
The deal is cut! Netanyahu failed! x.com/cmshehbaz/stat…
Shehbaz Sharif@CMShehbaz

Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland. We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard. With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony. @realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @SteveWitkoff @SEPeaceMissions @drpezeshkian @mb_ghalibaf @araghchi

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Seyed Abbas Araghchi
Seyed Abbas Araghchi@araghchi·
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content. In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course.
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StrafAsia Pakistan
StrafAsia Pakistan@Strafasia_PK·
Futures Workshop # 3 on Shifting Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific & Middle Power Autonomy turned into a live policy lab, with each table engaging distinct scenarios and crafting strategic recommendations under expert facilitation. Table A, guided by Dr. @adilsultan , with Scenario A: Indispensable Pivot examined a US-led entrenched order where middle powers actively shape outcomes. Pakistan emerging as a key stabilizing actor, tensions rising in US–India ties, CPEC 2.0 accelerating, and Pakistan transitioning out of the IMF program. Amb. @Masood__Khan also shared his expert opinions on the scenario. A strong exercise in translating geopolitical futures into actionable policy thinking. @ovesanwar @khansheharyar
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StrafAsia Pakistan@Strafasia_PK

The Indo-Pacific is entering a period of geopolitical flux. As major powers compete and middle powers seek greater strategic autonomy, what futures lie ahead? StrafAsia's 3rd Futures Workshop will explore the possibilities — from regional order and alliance dynamics to #strategicforesight and policy pathways. 📅 8th June 2026 By invite only. #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #MiddlePowerAutonomy #InternationalRelations . . @Aiza_Azam @adilsultan @f_aider

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Bilal Anwar
Bilal Anwar@bilal1anwar·
Joined @ovesanwar on @Dawn_News Legally Speaking to discuss the ICJ climate ruling, reality behind Loss & Damage, carbon markets & growing disaster financing gap Watch Pakistan’s Climate Tech And Disaster Finance Push | Dawn News Eng... youtu.be/OrxSUU6VLhE?si… via @YouTube
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Bilal Anwar
Bilal Anwar@bilal1anwar·
#Climate change is now a question of accountability, justice & global governance who should responsible for losses & damages suffered by the Global South? In my talk with @ovesanwar on Legally Speaking Podcast we explored how int’l law & policy could reshape climate debate!
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Dawn News English
Dawn News English@dawnnewsenglish·
PREMIERE In this episode of Legally Speaking, @ovesanwar speaks to Bilal Anwar, who breaks down the future of climate finance, disaster technology, and Pakistan’s climate vulnerabilities. youtu.be/OrxSUU6VLhE
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Taimur Malik
Taimur Malik@taimur_malik·
Recent comments from Trump make it clear that the attack on Iran was less about nuclear capabilities threat and more about putting pressure on all the neighboring Muslim countries to recognize Israel and join the Abraham Accord. We have already seen the fall of the rules-based international order and now the world power expects to override the foreign policy, national security and domestic sentiments of these countries to push its own agenda. Too big an ask.
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Shaun King
Shaun King@shaunking·
This should be an international scandal. It completely invalidates the UN and its legitimacy.
Drop Site@DropSiteNews

⭕️ Palestinian UN ambassador drops vice presidency bid after U.S. pressure Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour is withdrawing his bid for vice president of the U.N. General Assembly, NPR reported, after the U.S. threatened to revoke visas for the Palestinian delegation if he did not stand down. A State Department cable instructed U.S. diplomats in Jerusalem to warn Palestinian officials that Mansour’s candidacy “fuels tensions” and risks undermining Trump’s Gaza plan, adding: “We will hold the PA responsible if the Palestinian delegation does not withdraw its VPGA candidacy.”  The cable noted that visa sanctions previously waived for Palestinian U.N. officials could be reinstated. The Palestinian delegation relayed, through an Arab country, that Mansour would refrain from running for the next two years, in what observers described as a potential reference to the end of President Trump’s term. Lebanon’s ambassador will take his place, the U.N. said.  Mansour had previously withdrawn his candidacy for the full presidency of the General Assembly following U.S. pressure in February, according to Reuters, which obtained the State Department cable. 

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Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo@MarkRuffalo·
huffpost.com/entry/released… “At least 15 cases of sexual assaults, including rape. Shot with rubber bullets at close range. Tens of people’s bones broken,” organizers of the Global SumudFlotilla posted on the Telegram social media app. “While the world’s eye is trained on the suffering of our participants, we cannot emphasize enough that this is a mere glimpse of the brutality Israel imposes daily on Palestinian hostages.”
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Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi@tparsi·
BREAKING! Trump announces, after having had phone calls with the leaders of Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain - and separately with Israel - a deal between the US and Iran, subject to final approval, has essentially been reached. If you were wondering why warmongers in Washington have been freaking out, it's because of this: Peace is their nightmare. A few points: 1. Trump knows he will be attacked for this deal. The regional anchoring of this deal is not only important for its viability on the ground, but it also gives him a degree of protection in Washington. Obama managed to get massive international backing for his deal, but limited to lukewarm anchoring in the region. 2. Trump uses "The Islamic Republic of Iran," instead of just Iran, which will be noticed in Tehran. 3. Trump says he also spoke to Netanyahu and that the call "went well." The absence of details is interesting here. In summary: The two sides have not crossed the finishing line yet, but it is now visible and within reach.
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Oves Anwar@ovesanwar·
Thank you my friend. Appreciate the kind words. Happy I could flex my animation muscles again.
Mohsin Durrani@DurraniMohsin85

@ovesanwar my Brother, Outstanding work 👏 This is easily one of the most insightful and timely explainers on the Strait of Hormuz I've come across. You masterfully break down Iran's layered arsenal, from the lightning-fast Heydar-110 boats and deadly Maham-3 mines to Qader missiles and Shahed drones, and how they all feed into a sophisticated strategy to dominate this narrow chokepoint. The way you connect the military tactics with the broader geopolitical game, especially how the Strait has become central to the US-Iran confrontation, is brilliant. What really stood out was your balanced take on the ‘Tehran Tollbooth’, analyzing its practical effectiveness while rigorously examining its lawfulness under international law. In a world where ~20% of global oil and LNG flows through this strait, your explanation of the massive ripple effects on energy markets, global trade, and everyday economies is both sobering and essential viewing. This isn't just analysis, it's a public service in a time of real volatility. Deeply researched, clearly presented, and urgently relevant. Thank you for producing such high-quality, accessible content! Aag hai Aag 🔥

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