“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 […]
The Iron Lady
“Iron lady” as a metaphor is often used to describe strong, uncompromising female heads of government around the world. The phrase was first used for Margaret […]
Draconian Law to Remove Civil Servants Arbitrarily
Quaid-e-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, while addressing a group of civil servants in April 1948, shared the following words: “The first thing that I want to tell […]
Commercial Courts Ordinance – Significant Legal Reform for Businesses
“Time is money” is a phrase well known to the business world. It first appeared in 1748 in an essay titled Advice to Young Tradesman by […]
An Open Letter To All Superior Court Judges
An Open Letter To All Superior Court Judges Your Lordships, There is no denying the fact that we have an outdated legal system. The dispensation of […]
Transparency In Judicial Appointments
Transparency In Judicial Appointments “Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?” This is a satirical query posed by poet-philosopher Juvenal in Ancient Rome which literally means, “Who will guard […]
Failed Attempt!
Failed Attempt! The laws in Pakistan are ancient, to say the least. For instance, the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), the predominant law regulating the procedure of […]
Why Do Our Courts Vacation So Much?
Why Do Our Courts Vacation So Much? Vacations are not a luxury; they are a necessity for a well-balanced and healthy life. For some, it is […]
Trial By Jury In The Subcontinent
Trial By Jury In The Subcontinent As a lawyer who is primarily involved in litigation, jury trials have always fascinated me. After seeing countless episodes of […]
Signs of a Failed Legal System
The World Justice Project Rule of Law Index offers a detailed, multidimensional view of the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law in […]