Historically, the notion that force could be used to derive the truth has often tempted persons to resort to the chair of torture, turning away from […]
The Conditions of Women’s Human Rights
“My silences had not protected me. Your silences will not protect you.” Audre Lorde had it right when she said that women have been taught to […]
License to Abuse
The attack at the Charlie Hebdo’s offices in Paris, a French satirical magazine, leaving 12 people killed for what they have published, left the world in […]
Marital Rape Lives On In Pakistan
Marital rape, the term itself, confuses many people. Is it actually rape if it happens between husband and wife? Most people believe that there is no […]
Paternity Leave Rights in Pakistan
Is There a Provision For Paid Paternity Leave in Pakistan? Paid Paternity Leave for a new father is not usually provided under the labour legislation for […]
Court Structure in Pakistan
The Court structure in Pakistan is as follows: Supreme Court: Acts as the final guardian of the Constitution. It is also the final Court of Appeal […]
Police and Lawyers
Most of us are probably aware of the unfortunate clash between lawyers and Police forces that led to the death of two lawyers in Daska, Sialkot. […]
Judges and Security Pickets
No one likes being stopped at security pickets. However, in some cases, these check points serve the useful purpose of making the locality secure for residents […]
Convention on the Rights of Child
Convention on the Rights of Child (hereinafter referred to as the Convention) came into force on September 2, 1990 whereby the purpose was to provide for […]
UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
United Nations Convention against Torture (hereinafter referred to as the Convention) came into force on June 26, 1987 whereby the purpose was to effectively counter torture […]
The Legal Bias against Women
The Constitution makes it mandatory for all laws of Pakistan to be in conformity with Islamic laws. This approach is evident in Pakistani family laws. The […]
The Dwindling State Of Our Legal Profession
In my fifteen (15) odd years of practice, the laws more or less continue to remain the same but our legal system has given offspring to […]
Our Selective Humanity
I once attended a seminar on the law governing the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles— “drones”—at an eminent university in the United Kingdom. I expected the […]
The Challenges of Consumer Law (World Consumer Day 15th March)
The Challenges of Consumer Law (World Consumer Day 15th March) This 15th of March 2015, I got an opportunity to speak at an event to celebrate […]
Judicial Leadership – fixed term for CJP?
The retirement last year of the Country’s 21st Chief Justice, Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, after just seven months in office, and the appointment of the current […]
Is The Judicial Commission Constitutional?
No election in Pakistan’s recent history has been shrouded more in controversy than the general elections 2013 (GE 2013). Allegations of rigging, malpractices, negligence and irregularities […]
The Failure of our Legal System
As a legal system, Pakistan’s response to the war on terror has been nothing short of miserable. The inability of our state apparatus to adapt itself […]