Can Nature Have Locus Standi?
Can Nature Have Locus Standi? The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food we eat, all come from nature. Nature plays an important role in balancing our lives. It…
Reforming The Process Of Removal Of Judges
Reforming The Process Of Removal Of Judges When the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was being drafted, little would its framers have imagined that a judge of a superior court,…
Why Is The “Humanization” Of Humanitarian Law Not A Good Idea?
Why Is The “Humanization” Of Humanitarian Law Not A Good Idea? Military necessity is the raison d’être of international humanitarian law (IHL). It permits measures which are actually necessary to accomplish a…
Challenging Misconceptions About ADR
Challenging Misconceptions About ADR Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms are often touted as alternatives to the formalistic processes of the court. While many would believe this to be godsend considering the overly…
Transgenders
Transgenders Nature distinguishes and a man discriminates. The major chunk of the problem lies within the norms and values which people have instilled or infused in a society. There are almost 300,000 members…
The Mixture Of Pakistan Penal Code With Islamic Laws
The Mixture Of Pakistan Penal Code With Islamic Laws Pakistan Penal Code is a gift of colonial British Empire. On 14thAugustt 1947, Pakistan adopted the 1860 Penal Code, which then emerged as…
The Final Arbiter
The Final Arbiter The Supreme Court recently dismissed the review petitions filed by Mr Nawaz Sharif and others, preferred against the judgment of July 28, 2017. As we await the detailed Order,…
Lankesh And Free Speech: Gagged, Tortured And Shot
Lankesh And Free Speech: Gagged, Tortured And Shot The Asian News International (ANI) tweeted on September 5th, 2017, “There has been a shootout at Gauri Lankesh’s house this evening; she is no…
Sharoon Masih: Our Collective Failure
Sharoon Masih: Our Collective Failure The loss of innocent lives now seems routine due to the hatred and prejudices which have become, or have always been, an intrinsic part of our social…
Restructuring The Law Of Inheritance In Pakistan: Who To Blame?
Restructuring The Law Of Inheritance In Pakistan: Who To Blame? Muslim law of inheritance has always come forth as quite a complex, and at the same time extremely significant topic of discussion…
No Country For Rohingyas
No Country For Rohingyas According to the United Nations, Rohingya Muslims are considered to be the most persecuted minority group in the world. These unfortunate people are an ethnic Muslim minority numbering…
Pakistan Bar Council Member Proposes Reforms In Legal Education And Training
Pakistan Bar Council Member Proposes Reforms In Legal Education And Training Due to the increasing incidents of lawyers’ misbehaviour with judges, police, media persons and others, an executive committee member of the…
A Comparative Analysis Of The Preamble Of Different Constitutions
A Comparative Analysis Of The Preamble Of Different Constitutions Preamble to the Constitution of Pakistan Preamble means an introductory statement in a constitution, statute or act, and it explains the basis and…
The Sacrosanct Judiciary
The Sacrosanct Judiciary In the recent days, the event of an elected Prime Minister being disqualified and subsequently removed from power has brought to limelight the considerable power that the judiciary holds…
18th Amendment: Shift Of Power From Center Or Mirage For Provincial Autonomy?
Is 18th Amendment A Manifestation Of Shift Of Power From Center To Provinces Or Just A Mirage For Those Who Yearn Provincial Autonomy? 2010 marked structural reform of the Pakistani state as the…
Critical Analysis Of The Anti Rape And Anti Honor Killing Laws In Pakistan
Critical Analysis Of The Anti Rape And Anti Honor Killing Laws In Pakistan Introduction Women in Pakistan have long been oppressed and denied justice. Even the subject of rape has long been…
A Good Police Service Is The State’s Best Bet Against Crime
A Good Police Service Is The State’s Best Bet Against Crime An effective, well-functioning and self-disciplined police service is mandatory for the countering insurgency and terrorism in any country. Unfortunately, for many…