Proposed by: Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Soomro (Member, National Assembly) Status: Pending Summary: Currently, there is no right to appeal against the decision of the Supreme Court […]
Supreme Court calls for Investigation on Silicosis Cases
The three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk, in the public interest litigation, expressed concerns on the growing and neglected cases […]
UK’s First Female Sharia Judge Allows Polygamy for Muslim Men
Amra Bone, UK’s first female Sharia Council Judge has recently expressed astonishing views on Sharia marriage stating that, “The government cannot — ask Muslims not to […]
NAB Submits Amended List of Mega Corruption Cases to Supreme Court
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Pakistan’s anti corruption organization submitted before the Supreme Court a modified report on 150 corruption cases. The list allegedly includes the […]
Supreme Court Allows Work on Signal-Free Corridor in Lahore
A three-member Supreme Court bench allowed the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) to presume work on the construction of the signal-free corridor project. The construction on this […]
The Federal Witness Protection Act (2015) (Private Members’ Bill)
Proposed by: Ms. Aisha Syed, Mr. Sahibzada Muhammad Yaqub, Mr. Sahibzada Tariq Ullah, Mr. Sher Akber Khan (Members, National Assembly) Status: Pending Summary: The Federal Witness […]
Registration Of Illegal Afghan Nationals in Pakistan
Registration of illegal Afghan nationals in Pakistan is expected to start from 25th July, 2015 and completed in a period of about six months with an estimated […]
War of Words Break Out as Female Lawyers Criticized Over Dress Sense
War of Words Break Out as Female Lawyers Criticized Over Dress Sense A Californian legal publication produced by the Local Bar Association, consisted of an article […]
Associate Legal Officer, United Nations Young Professionals Program
Job Opening Posting Title: 2015 YPP EXAMINATION – LEGAL AFFAIRS (for external applicants), P2 Job Code Title: ASSOCIATE LEGAL OFFICER Department/ Office: Office of Human Resources […]
Law Firms Encouraged to Give Global Advice by Year 2023
A report published by Law2023, suggests that in the next eight years, more businesses will make decisions about which jurisdiction will benefit them most to operate […]
World’s First Fashion Law Degree Announced
New York-based Fordham University’s Fashion Law Institute is now offering what is the world’s first degree in fashion law. Susan Scafidi, the director of the school’s […]
“Right-to-Die” Bill Dropped by California Lawmakers
Lawmakers in California cancelled their legislative efforts to allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives in the state. The Right-to-Die bill has undergone several […]
Lahore High Court Help Line 1134
All you need to know about your court cases is now a call away. The Lahore High Court has launched the High Court Help Line 1134 with […]
Russian Parliament Grants the “Right To Be Forgotten” on Search Engines
State Duma, the lower house of the Russian parliament Kremlin, has approved a law that gives internet users the right to request internet search engines to remove the […]
Canada’s Gowlings and UK’s Wragge Lawrence Graham Join Hands
Gowlings, a Canadian law firm is set to merge with UK law firm, Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co. This merger will form a global firm, ready […]
Lawyers Movement To Defend 2 Women Accused Of ‘Gross Indecency’ In Morocco
Hundreds of lawyers in Morocco have signed up to defend two women arrested for “gross indecency” for wearing dresses that were considered too tight and provocative […]
DNA Barcodes To Be Used to Control Illegal Wildlife Trade
DNA barcodes are likely to be used in Pakistan to stop illegal trade of wildlife and prevent smugglers who use false labels to identify endangered species […]