[Note: This article has been written before the announcement of CSS 2021 exam results] An article was published on 17th February, 2021 in DAWN news titled […]
Kashmir – A Distorted Chapter of History
Undoubtedly, the territorial conflict in Jammu and Kashmir that is between India and Pakistan has put the whole region of South Asia in unrest and threatened […]
Counsel, Your Petition is Premature
“Counsel, your petition is premature, I cannot grant you the relief that you are seeking.” These words were uttered by the honorable Chief Justice of Islamabad […]
Technology and Law: Another Rabbit and Turtle Tale
In 1495, Da Vinci created a robot (automaton) before the word ‘robot’ even existed.[1] That was five and a quarter centuries ago. Think about ten years […]
Network Neutrality and State’s Obligation: Freedom of Speech vs Access to Information
Introduction Democracy is a defining characteristic of modern nation states. International laws, as well as the constitutions of countries, include the fundamentals to protect the integrity […]
Law and AI: Should Artificial Intelligence be Conceived as a Legal Inventor?
Mohtasib.pk (a project of Courting The Law) is an innovative access-to-justice platform which uses automation and predictive machine learning and enables users to leverage technology to […]
Disability and Reform under Modern Islamic Thought
This article explores the development of the disability rights discourse and its evolution in ‘Modern Islamic Thought’. It answers the following questions: How has Islam perceived/engaged […]
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 […]
Seniority vs Fitness in the Appointment of Supreme Court Judges
The possible appointment of Justice Ayesha Malik to the Supreme Court of Pakistan by the Judicial Commission, regardless of the principle of seniority, has once again […]
Can Snapchat Filters be Protected Under Copyrights?
In recent years, social media has emerged from being a platform of exchanging thoughts to an enormous arena that provides an array of creativity for sharing […]
Pakistan’s Kompetenz-Kompetenz
The question of whether arbitrators can decide their own jurisdiction (kompetenz-kompetenz) requires an analysis in Pakistan as the domestic courts are progressively adopting pro-enforcement tendency. This […]
Fighting Rape with Legislative Reform
[TRIGGER WARNING] “Legal language does more than express thoughts. It reinforces certain world views and understanding of events.”[1] The crime of rape is old in age, […]
Applicability of Indus Waters Treaty and Regulation of Transboundary Groundwater in the Indus Basin
Introduction The Indus Basin is co-shared by Afghanistan, China, India and Pakistan. However, the Basin is mainly governed by the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) executed by […]
Stifling Freedom of Speech in Pakistan
Abstract Libel cases often end up in a compromise, if they survive at all. This raises questions regarding whether public office-bearers can even bring defamation charges […]
Data Collection and Consent: Does Yes Really Mean Yes?
Data Collection and Consent: Does Yes Really Mean Yes? Technology giants such as Google, Facebook and Amazon have been on an upward path to success and […]
The Crippling State of Public Prosecution
The competent prosecution of criminal offences is a fundamental term of our social contract. The state investigates, arms the prosecutor, determines and provides the venue for […]
Who is Authorized to Exercise Legal Control Over Sugar Price Fixation in Pakistan?
There is no doubt that sugar pricing evokes more than mere emotions among Pakistani citizens and industry stakeholders annually. Every crushing season rekindles the debate generated […]