Protection of traditional cultural products such as the Sindhi ajrak or Sargodha’s kinnow and improvements in the trade sector of Pakistan can be encouraged through the […]
Aesthetic Functionality Should Not Be Used As A Reason For Denying Trademark
Introduction A trademark is a category of intellectual property pertaining to the protection of a certain design, logo or expression (“marks”) of a certain product or […]
Capital Punishment Study Reveals 78% of Death Penalty Cases Overturned by Supreme Court
Download a copy of the Pakistan Capital Punishment Study here: Pakistan Capital Punishment Study (FFR & Reprieve) Between 2010 and 2018, Pakistan’s Supreme Court overturned 78% of […]
Flooding in Karachi: Solutions in Light of Eighteenth Amendment
The city of Karachi, which is not only the most populous city in Pakistan but is also the country’s economic hub, has been in the news […]
When Will the Numbers Go Down?
I do not intend to use fancy language or interpret a problematic provision of law or mention statistics to support my assertions. Today, I write as […]
Corporate Responsibility Amid Corporate Plunder: Towards New Environment Centric Legal Obligations
A new era of corporate age has dawned upon us. The existence of a vibrant and thriving corporate culture has indisputably become imperative for the economic […]
Ravi Urban Development Project: Legal Perspective on Environmental Impediments
Background of the Project The city of Lahore is the capital of the province of Punjab and a regional urban center with commercial, financial, industrial and […]
Origins of Blasphemy Law and its Widespread Abuse in Pakistan
Abstract This article attempts to provide an analytical review of Pakistan’s historical and continuing experience with blasphemy law, the validity of the law on the basis […]
Force Majeure During COVID-19, Spanish Flu, SARS and Swine Flu
Force Majeure Applicability: Comparison between COVID-19 and Past Pandemics of the 21st Century – Spanish Influenza (1918-1920), SARS (2002-2004) and Swine Flu (2009-2010) The outbreak of […]
Delineating the Limits of Self-Determination in International Law
[Note: the term “peoples” is used to refer to groups within a region or nation]. Strictly speaking, self-determination refers to the right of a people to […]
Bitcoin as Legal Tender – Legal and Technical Challenges of Digital Cryptocurrency
Abstract Since the inception of Bitcoin, individuals have been curious about its nature and the wonders it can reveal. Currency plays a pivotal role in our […]
Control of Narcotic Substances Act – Report by Foundation for Fundamental Rights (FFR)
Over twenty years after its promulgation, the Control of Narcotic Substances Act (CNSA) 1997 is in urgent need of reform. Under the CNSA, Pakistan’s drug enforcement […]
The Curious Case of CSS Exams
A few days ago, results of the 2019 Central Superior Services (CSS) competitive exams were announced by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). Much is lamented […]
COVID-19 Impact on Contractual Rights and Obligations in Pakistan
Abstract The extraordinary lockdowns and shutdowns to contain COVID-19 have significantly impacted businesses across the globe. Consequently, businesses have begun wondering about the effect of this […]
COVID-19 and Online Hearings
Introduction A profession that takes pride in its traditional practices and has upheld them for centuries is in turmoil under the current COVID-19 pandemic. With courts […]
National Accountability (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2019 – An Analysis
The following review analyzes the National Accountability (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2019, which was promulgated on 28th December, 2019 through a Presidential Order under Article 89 of […]
National Health Security: Constitutional and Legal Framework
The current health security challenge is a national security challenge without any precedent and undoubtedly requires a national health security strategy and implementation plan which must […]