Commentary

In the recent judicial crisis is a referential loop. More disturbing is that no one knows who is to blame or to what extent, or how […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]