Introduction As Pakistan’s digital space expands, so does its surveillance by the government. Over the years, the State has strengthened its grip on the digital space, […]
Frozen in 1872: Misrepresentation under the Contract Act and English Law Compared
Introduction: The Contract Act of 1872 was enacted in the Indian subcontinent during British rule. The core purpose of this act was to govern all the […]
A Case Against Judicial Review of Constitutional Amendments?
In its broadest meaning, judicial review is the power of the court to review the constitutionality of the laws, as well as executive acts, and, where […]
How the Lawyers’ Movement Reshaped the SHCBA Verdict
Introduction It has, unfortunately, been the case in Pakistan that democracy has rarely been given sufficient time to develop into the institutional structure it was meant […]
Beyond Incarceration: Evaluating Diversion and Non-Custodial Justice for Women Offenders in South Asia
Introduction Justice systems across the world wrestle with a fundamental question: should crime be met with punishment or rehabilitation? Rehabilitation in the criminal justice system is […]
Partnership or Subordination? Marriage, Property and Power under Muslim Family Law
In her influential book Marriage and Slavery in Early Islam (Harvard University Press, 2010), Professor Kecia Ali examines how classical Muslim jurists, in their legal discourses […]
Is It Time to Modernize Pakistan’s Sports Law?
Pakistan has never lacked sporting talent. From Olympic medalists and squash champions to internationally recognized cricketers and mountaineers, the country’s athletes have repeatedly demonstrated that excellence […]
A SWORD OR A SHIELD? THE LEGAL CONTOURS OF THE DOCTRINE OF PAST AND CLOSED TRANSACTIONS IN THE REALM OF PAKISTANI JURISPRUDENCE
“It is established law that the legislature has the plenary power to enact laws with retrospective and prospective effect subject to such laws not effecting past […]
Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism in Pakistan
Pakistan is facing a significant judicial crisis due to the enormous backlog of cases pending in its courts. Currently, there are approximately 2.3 million cases awaiting […]
The Pakistan Virtual Assets Act 2025 and the Balance Between Regulation and Innovation: A Critical Legal Analysis
For nearly a decade, Pakistan’s legal position on cryptocurrencies and digital assets was marked by ambiguity. Traders, investors, and exchanges operated in a legal vacuum. The Virtual […]
When the constitution falters
There are times when a nation faces a constitutional crisis. Unfortunately, this term has become a synonym for any situation involving conflict, so much so that […]
Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Can the Law Keep Up with Innovation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology influencing key sectors such as healthcare, finance, law enforcement, and armed conflict. It is broadly defined as […]
Arshad alias Billu v The State: No Discrimination on the Bais of Muslim and New Muslim SC Judgment
In Arshad alias Billu v. State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan directed all Inspectors General of Police to ensure that no derogatory or discriminatory terms are […]
The IHL and Protection of Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage enjoys a special status and protection under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It is recognized not merely as civilian property, but as part of the […]
Offloading of Airline Passengers in Pakistan: Constitutional Limits, Statutory Authority, and Emerging Judicial Standards
The practice of offloading airline passengers at Pakistani airports ignites a debate all around the country and people have started questioning its legality. Although it is […]
Fakhar Majeed v. Government of Punjab: A Critical Analysis of Timely Consideration and Constitutional Service Law
The Honourable Ms. Justice Ayesha A. Malik has held that delays caused by the employer cannot be used as an excuse to deny or delay an […]
Revisiting District Bar Association v The Federation of Pakistan
The only aftermath of Twenty-Seventh constitutional amendment happens to be the re-emergence of the debate surrounding the scope of parliament’s amending power. This renewed relevance necessitates […]
