According to Richard Susskind in his book, “How To Think About AI” it is stated that, “Since the mid-1950s, when the term artificial intelligence was first […]
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 […]
Climate Vulnerability Without Climate Citizenship: Law, Belonging, and the Limits of Environmental Rights in Pakistan
Introduction Pakistan occupies a paradoxical position in global climate discourse, repeatedly being invoked as a frontline state of climate harm. Yet, its 250 million inhabitants enjoy […]
Beyond Punishment: Rethinking Acid Violence in Pakistan
On 5 June, Dr. Mahnoor Nasir reported for duty at a local hospital in Quetta, as she had many times before. She stepped into a space […]
Reclaiming Corporate Legitimacy: Doctrinal Flaws and the Failure of Minority Shareholder Protection laws in Pakistan
Abstract Minority shareholder protection is central for corporate legitimacy, specifically in jurisdictions like Pakistan, where concentrated ownership structures and regulatory delays risk minority shareholders being abused. […]
Approved But Unenforced: Pakistan’s Merger Control Regime and the Enforcement Gap in CCP Practice
There is a sentence in the Ranipur Sugar Mills order that deserves to be read carefully. At the hearing on 2 March 2026, the Competition Commission […]
CLIMATE RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN PAKISTAN
Across the developing world, the impact of climate change has become increasingly uneven, with Pakistan emerging as one of the most severely affected countries. Not only […]
Child Labour in Pakistan: Why Laws Alone Are Not Enough
Child labor is a multidimensional systemic issue; thus, it cannot be addressed by mere legislative measures. In the context of Pakistan, where nearly 45% population is […]
False Promise of Marriage and the Limits of Rape Law in Pakistan
Abstract The Pakistani criminal law assigns a central role to the lack of consent defining the idea of rape as a component of Section 375 of […]
F.B. Ali and the Elastic Nexus
The devastating events of 1971 left an enduring trauma of secession on Pakistan’s judiciary, which consequently grew wary of, and at times hostile toward, any movement […]
Psychological Impact Of Visitation Denial And Parental Alienation
Fahad Ahmad Siddiqui, ASC; Daniyal Shoukat, Advocate ; Saba Noor, Advocate Introduction Parental alienation constitutes a multifaceted psychological phenomenon that most commonly arises in the context […]
Pakistan’s Expanding Surveillance State – PECA, Firewalls and the Erosion of Free Speech
Introduction As Pakistan’s digital space expands, so does its surveillance by the government. Over the years, the State has strengthened its grip on the digital space, […]
Frozen in 1872: Misrepresentation under the Contract Act and English Law Compared
Introduction: The Contract Act of 1872 was enacted in the Indian subcontinent during British rule. The core purpose of this act was to govern all the […]
A Case Against Judicial Review of Constitutional Amendments?
In its broadest meaning, judicial review is the power of the court to review the constitutionality of the laws, as well as executive acts, and, where […]
Is It Time to Modernize Pakistan’s Sports Law?
Pakistan has never lacked sporting talent. From Olympic medalists and squash champions to internationally recognized cricketers and mountaineers, the country’s athletes have repeatedly demonstrated that excellence […]
A SWORD OR A SHIELD? THE LEGAL CONTOURS OF THE DOCTRINE OF PAST AND CLOSED TRANSACTIONS IN THE REALM OF PAKISTANI JURISPRUDENCE
“It is established law that the legislature has the plenary power to enact laws with retrospective and prospective effect subject to such laws not effecting past […]
Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism in Pakistan
Pakistan is facing a significant judicial crisis due to the enormous backlog of cases pending in its courts. Currently, there are approximately 2.3 million cases awaiting […]