The Federal Constitutional Court’s recent judgment has an impact far beyond the parties before it. It not only shapes what conduct the law recognises as harassment, […]
Judgment Analysis: Usman Shahid and Aqeel Abbas v. Nadia Sarwar and Others
CPLA Nos. 1011 and 1113 of 2026 (date of hearing: 23.07.2026) Bench: Amin-ud-Din Khan CJ, Ali Baqar Najafi J and Syed Arshad Hussain Shah J Facts […]
Algorithmic Accountability and Faceless Tax Administration in Pakistan.
Abstract Pakistan’s tax management is shifting from manual analysis to algorithms. The Inland Revenue Information System (IRIS) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), created by […]
Commentary: DISTRICT AND SESSIONS JUDGE (AUTHORITY), JHANG and others Versus GHULAM SHABBIR
Background:Ahlmad (court record keeper) found guilty of corruption after disciplinary proceedings established that he had accepted bribes in exchange for facilitating the recruitment of complainant’s relatives. […]
A Receivability Framework for Regulating Artificial Intelligence in Pakistan
Abstract It is believed that legislation is an inferior technology to technology. Artificial intelligence is shaping our decisions on credit, employment, policing and adjudication in Pakistan. […]
A Dangerous Precedent
Our constitution obligates the preservation, protection and promoting of the rights of women. The right to dignity[1] mandates that every person should be entitled to live […]
Can A New International Commercial Court of Pakistan Outrun an Old Problem?
The Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (“LJCP”) on 20th July 2026 recommended an amendment to the Constitution at the 49th LJCP meeting. The proposed amendment […]
When Law Becomes a Tool of Control
Pakistan has had a long-standing tradition of ‘modernising’ colonial era laws, with legislation that ultimately retains the same logic. The recent Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders […]
Historical Absence: From Dosso to DBA
Very clearly, historical absence serves as a style of assertion centered on the lack of historical evidence.[1] Ironically, this style of assertion has its place in […]
Economic Rights of Women in Family Suits: Unjust Enrichment, Rent on Retained Dowry and Deferred Dower
Executive summary In Khalida Naseem v Bashir Ahmed etc. and four connected family appeals decided on 5 May 2026, the appellate court, The Court Of Muhammad Amir Munir […]
Arshad alias Billu v The State: No Discrimination on the Bais of Muslim and New Muslim SC Judgment
In Arshad alias Billu v. State, the Supreme Court of Pakistan directed all Inspectors General of Police to ensure that no derogatory or discriminatory terms are […]
The IHL and Protection of Cultural Heritage
Cultural heritage enjoys a special status and protection under International Humanitarian Law (IHL). It is recognized not merely as civilian property, but as part of the […]
Supreme Court Upholds Wedlock Policy: A Landmark Ruling on Family Protection in Pakistan’s Civil Service
The case Mubashir Iqbal Zafar v. Ministry of Defence, through its secretary, was recently decided by the Honorable Ms. Justice Ayesha A. Malik regarding the implementation […]
Minority Rights and the National Commission for Minorities’ Rights Bill 2025: An Analytical Overview
The National Commission for Minorities’ Rights Bill 2025 represents a landmark step in Pakistan’s legislative response to the protection of religious minorities. This legislation operationalizes a […]
Weekly Case Law Bulletin Ep. 46 – Key Legal Judgments from High Courts of Pakistan
Weekly Case Law Bulletin Pakistan – Episode 46 features major legal developments from the country’s superior courts. In this episode, we review nine important judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts […]
Weekly Case Law Bulletin – Episode #47
Welcome to Episode 47 of the Weekly Case Law Bulletin Pakistan — your concise roundup of major legal rulings from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and the […]
Weekly Case Law Bulletin – Episode #48
This episode covers 9 key judgments from the Supreme Court, High Courts, and AJ&K High Court, addressing major legal questions across civil, criminal, tax, and constitutional law. Key Issues […]