The Report on Internal Human Trafficking 2022, prepared by Barrister Abdus Saleem & Law Associates, aims to discuss the laws pertaining to human trafficking, specifically the […]
One Day Workshop on Workplace Harassment in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad
Implementing a workplace/sexual anti-harassment policy is legally mandatory for every company registered in Pakistan and a crucial role for company leadership and a core function of […]
Vacancies: National Legal Incubation Center
The National Legal Incubation Center (NLIC) is Pakistan’s first legal incubation center developing and equipping the next generation of lawyer-leaders for better delivery of justice. NLIC […]
Contract of Guarantee
This article aims to analyze the contract of guarantee and its enforceability in Pakistan. It also sheds light on the dispute between a principal debtor and […]
Sustainability and Competition Law: Interplay, Global Developments and Relevance to Pakistan
Climate change has become a crisis of current times affecting every country on every continent. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (including its 17 sustainable development […]
India Approves 60 Day Special Maternity Leave in Case of Infant Death
On September the 2nd, 2022, in a welcome move, the Indian government announced a 60-day special maternity leave for women who give birth to stillborn babies […]
Criteria for Supreme Court Appointments
“When making a decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous to consider all the pros and cons. In vital matters however…the decision should […]
Barrister Taimur Malik Appointed UNIDROIT Correspondent for Pakistan
We are pleased to announce that in recognition of his work in the private international law domain, Barrister Taimur Malik, Partner Clyde & Co LLP and […]
Article 63A, Defection and Dreadful Uncertainty
The election of Chief Minister, Punjab on 22nd July, 2022 has unleashed a new constitutional crisis. I make an attempt to describe the events leading up […]
Circumstantial vs Direct Evidence in Criminal Justice
Evidence, which can only be inferred from the facts of a case, is known as circumstantial evidence. For instance, when a suspect is spotted fleeing a […]
Are Strikes by Advocates Justified Under the Law?
Introduction The legislature provides legal recourse for many grievances, but people often resort to strikes when the law does not help them. A strike is a […]
Juvenile Justice System in Pakistan
Maroof Sani Citizens have the right to have their liberty and security respected under Article 9 of the constitution. All the state institutions, whether the police […]
SECTION 489-F, PPC: OBJECT, SCOPE &TRIAL
Sana Abbas Dashti (Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate- Karachi East) For every business or trade to flourish there is need of paramount security from state […]
Free Download: Usman Mirza Case Judgment
Download a copy of the judgment in Usman Mirza’s case here: Usman Mirza Case Judgment Mirza and his accomplices have been sentenced to life imprisonment under […]
SVRF- A Revolutionary Framework to Eliminate Sexual Violence
The Sexual Violence Response Framework 2020- 2024 (SVRF)[1] has been developed by the Government of Sindh (GoS) with technical support of the Legal Aid Society (LAS).[2] […]
Free Download: Noor Muqaddam Case Judgment
Download a copy of the judgment in Noor Muqaddam’s murder case here: Noor Muqaddam Case Judgment
Analysing the Protection of Parents Ordinance 2021
Islam commands us to treat our parents with respect, obey them and respect their opinions. In pursuance of these commands, the Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 […]