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 […]
Has Pakistan Erred By Not Signing the Singapore Convention on Mediation?
The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation was adopted on 20th December, 2018 by the UN and opened for signature in Singapore […]
Dowry: A Hushed But Existing Relic
[Dowry or jahaiz is the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings for her husband in a marriage] Once in a blue moon, people march […]
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 […]
America’s Broken System Has Broken Its People
“They’ve had their chance,” remarks a visually frustrated black protester as he marches along with thousands of others in Minneapolis to seek the rights he has […]
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 […]
Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals’ Tax Residency Status
The concept of “tax resident” is an important part of every country’s tax legislation. The rules for determining tax residency status differ from one country to […]
Relaxation in Taxation During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, states all over the world are concerned for their citizens and are trying to take active steps to ensure the effective […]
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 […]
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