Table of Contents Capital Development Authority (CDA) – Extractive Governance and Exploitation of the Public. 2 The New Blue Area Incident 2 The Distinction Between a […]
Sports Governance in Pakistan: The Case for Legislative Reform:
Primary statutory foundation governing sports within Pakistan is The Sports (Development and Control) Ordinance 1962[i] (“Sports Ordinance”). The framework served its purpose when it was promulgated; […]
Mercy at Retail, Immunity at Wholesale – Why Pakistan Acquits the Accused and Never Audits the Statute
Ask most practitioners whether “burden of proof” differs from “onus of proof” and you will be told they are twins. Onus is the Latin, burden the […]
Understanding the Rule of “One Man and Two Women” as Witnesses in Islamic Law
Jurisprudential & Contextual Analysis One of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of Islamic law is the Qur’anic provision concerning witnesses in financial transactions. It is often […]
From Colonial Discretion to Constitutional Certainty: Rethinking “Public Purpose” under Pakistan’s Land Acquisition Act, 1894
The power of compulsory acquisition constitutes one of the most significant intrusions upon the constitutionally protected right to property. In a constitutional democracy, such power derives […]
Why Pakistan’s Honour Killing Law Keeps Failing
In July 2025, a woman named Bano Bibi was handed a Quran by her own brother, told to walk seven paces away from him, and then […]
Married or Unmarried: The Institutionalized Patriarchy of Pakistani Civil Service Pension Laws
Severe financial need, grievous living circumstances, and existential threats to livelihoods have one thing in common. They are not what decides the pension received by the […]
Article 102 TFEU in the Digital Age: Is EU Competition Law Effective Against Online Platform Abuse?
A Critical Analysis of Exclusionary Abuses in Multisided Markets and the Role of the Digital Markets Act Abstract Article 102 TFEU, the European Union’s prohibition on […]
The Borrowed Brilliance of Criminal Defence Lawyers
Cases lost translate almost directly to a lawyer’s incompetence in Pakistan, at least to those who have never conducted a trial in court themselves. The optics […]
Gender, Capitalism, and the Glass Ceiling: Why Pakistani Women Remain Underrepresented at the Top
Introduction Pakistan ranked 148th out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report 2025.[1] In Pakistan, only 5.2% of women hold senior leadership […]
To Transfer or not
In the recent judicial crisis is a referential loop. More disturbing is that no one knows who is to blame or to what extent, or how […]
Beyond Incarceration: Evaluating Diversion and Non-Custodial Justice for Women Offenders in South Asia
Introduction Justice systems across the world wrestle with a fundamental question: should crime be met with punishment or rehabilitation? Rehabilitation in the criminal justice system is […]
When the constitution falters
There are times when a nation faces a constitutional crisis. Unfortunately, this term has become a synonym for any situation involving conflict, so much so that […]
Regulating Artificial Intelligence: Can the Law Keep Up with Innovation?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology influencing key sectors such as healthcare, finance, law enforcement, and armed conflict. It is broadly defined as […]
The IHL and Protection of Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage enjoys a special status and protection under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It is recognized not merely as civilian property, but as part of the […]
Offloading of Airline Passengers in Pakistan: Constitutional Limits, Statutory Authority, and Emerging Judicial Standards
The practice of offloading airline passengers at Pakistani airports ignites a debate all around the country and people have started questioning its legality. Although it is […]
Continuing Professional Development for the Legal Community
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital component of professional life worldwide. In almost every profession, such as medicine, engineering, accounting, teaching, and public administration, professionals […]