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Should The Death Penalty Be Eliminated? Part I Introduction We ordained therein for them: “Life for life, eye for eye, nose for nose, ear for ear, […]
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Is The Doctrine Of “Separation Of Powers” Necessary For Smooth Functioning Of The State’s Affairs In This Modern Day Democracy? – Part II Some Articles […]
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Is the Doctrine of “Separation of Powers” Necessary For Smooth Functioning Of The State’s Affairs In This Modern Day Democracy? – Part I Introduction: Lord Acton […]
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ANTHEM FOR DOOMED YOUTH Every year is the same story. It is election season for the Bar and it is inevitable that something akin to a […]
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Recommendations Of Youth Parliament Standing Committee On National Security & Foreign Affairs Earlier this month, Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) in partnership with […]
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Difference between Constitutional Amendment and Ordinary Legislation The procedure and requirements of amending the Constitution and making an ordinary law is different. Therefore, an ordinary law […]