Ahmer Bilal Soofi, a senior partner at ABS & Co, was invited as a guest speaker by the Arms Control and Disarmament Centre, in collaboration with the Sustainable Peace and Development Organization, to deliver a talk on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad on 9th May 2023. The event was graced by members of the diplomatic community, academia and experts from think tanks.

Ahmer Bilal Soofi, senior partner at ABS & Co, a Legal 500 law firm, has been elected to the Board of Advisers of The International Development Law Organization (IDLO), a distinguished global entity dedicated to promoting the rule of law and sustainable development. IDLO has a distinctive mandate to reinforce the ability of nations to oversee legal and institutional frameworks that foster inclusive economic growth, social development, and environmental preservation. The organization’s exceptional strategy for legal and institutional reform is concentrated on producing measurable results in challenging situations, with an unwavering dedication to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and accountability. Through its programs and initiatives, IDLO works to enhance access to justice, promote gender equality, support legal empowerment, and improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of justice systems.