‘Sentience’, as most dictionaries would agree, is the capacity to perceive, feel and experience subjectively. Princeton University Professor, Peter Singer, in his 1975 book Animal Liberation, […]
Transgenders and Their Protection Under Pakistani Law
Our society tends to accommodate two genders only. Any gender beyond male and female is not acceptable to many. Transgenders have struggled over the ages to […]
The Islamabad Conundrum
The Islamabad Conundrum Not many capital cities in the world today are as deprived as Islamabad when it comes to self-governance. The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), […]
Lahore High Court’s First Judgment Against Forced Conversions [PLD 2020 Lahore 489]
For the first time, the Lahore High Court has issued a judgment on forced religious conversions in Pakistan. Download a copy of this judgment here: 2019 […]
Delineating the Limits of Self-Determination in International Law
[Note: the term “peoples” is used to refer to groups within a region or nation]. Strictly speaking, self-determination refers to the right of a people to […]
Bitcoin as Legal Tender – Legal and Technical Challenges of Digital Cryptocurrency
Abstract Since the inception of Bitcoin, individuals have been curious about its nature and the wonders it can reveal. Currency plays a pivotal role in our […]
Trouble in Paradise: A Love Letter to the Class of 2020
The year 2020 has been catastrophic for the entire world and disruptive for all industries and businesses alike. Graduating during such turmoil can be worrying and […]
How Can the Exploitation of 3% Withholding Tax Be Avoided?
Persons rendering services have, for the most part, remained subject to taxation as the service sector is considered to generate significant revenues. The Income Tax Ordinance […]
Restoring Sindh’s Lost Glory: Need For New Law To Protect Sindh’s Cultural Heritage
Sindh is a place of ancient cultural heritage. In terms of its cultural legacy, it is one of the richest and most diverse provinces of Pakistan […]
Legal Writing in Plain English: Importance of Clear Language and Seven Ways to Improve Writing
Legal Writing in Plain English: Importance of Clear Language and Seven Ways to Improve Writing Introduction Lawyers are notorious for incomprehensible writing. In Pakistan especially, lawyers […]
The Era of Digital Tax
The digital economy is seeing an unprecedented growth across the globe and changing and disrupting traditional business models into new ones. Online transactions, E-commerce, online advertisements […]
Jus Cogens: Podcast on International Law
Jus Cogens: The International Law Podcast is an initiative created by LUMS and Leiden Law alumnus Omer Akif, who currently works as an associate at AXIS […]
3D Printing, Interactive Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Disrupting Intellectual Property Laws
The emergence of technology has had a radical impact on the existing intellectual property landscape. The new cascade of technologies has presented 3D printing, gene-editing, driverless […]
The Reference is Dead; Long Live the Reference
Article 209 (5) may have been the provision that made way for the President of Pakistan to file a reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa. But […]
Control of Narcotic Substances Act – Report by Foundation for Fundamental Rights (FFR)
Over twenty years after its promulgation, the Control of Narcotic Substances Act (CNSA) 1997 is in urgent need of reform. Under the CNSA, Pakistan’s drug enforcement […]
The Curious Case of CSS Exams
A few days ago, results of the 2019 Central Superior Services (CSS) competitive exams were announced by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). Much is lamented […]
Has Pakistan Erred By Not Signing the Singapore Convention on Mediation?
The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation was adopted on 20th December, 2018 by the UN and opened for signature in Singapore […]