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 […]
The Reference is Dead; Long Live the Reference
Article 209 (5) may have been the provision that made way for the President of Pakistan to file a reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa. But […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legal Control Over The Sugar Industry
INTRODUCTION This article is part one of two and has been written in the wake of the Sugar Inquiry Report 2020 and the report by Sugar […]
Where Is My Right To Health?
Where Is My Right To Health? As members of the human society, we are conscious about our health and the health of those we care about. […]
Transparency In Judicial Appointments
Transparency In Judicial Appointments “Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?” This is a satirical query posed by poet-philosopher Juvenal in Ancient Rome which literally means, “Who will guard […]
The Writ is Up For Grabs
The Writ is Up For Grabs When state gets into the habit of surrendering its writ, several claimants begin to emerge from within itself. Chunk by […]
Dispelling Perception of Corruption as a Requisite to Excellence on Rule of Law Index
Dispelling Perception of Corruption as a Requisite to Excellence on Rule of Law Index The United Nations Convention on Corruption (UNCAC) entered into force in 2005 and […]
Medical Malpractice: An Alarming Situation in Pakistan
Medical Malpractice: An Alarming Situation in Pakistan The term ‘medical negligence’ is often used synonymously with ‘medical malpractice’ and for most purposes that is adequate. Medical […]
The Problem With Pakistani Police
The Problem With Pakistani Police The idea behind writing this article is to highlight the problems prevailing in the police system of Pakistan, the root causes […]
Qandeel Baloch – Awaiting Justice
Qandeel Baloch – Awaiting Justice Murderers of Qandeel Baloch were recently pardoned by her parents again for the second time since the case had opened. Pardoning […]
A Judge – To Be Or Not To Be
A Judge – To Be Or Not To Be In a recent article titled “Silencing The Judiciary?” published on CourtingTheLaw.com[1], a very robust view had been […]
Silencing The Judiciary?
Silencing The Judiciary? “All the rights secured to the citizen under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an […]
Legal Status of Private Military and Security Companies in Afghanistan
Legal Status of Private Military and Security Companies in Afghanistan An international complication which has been recognized in the new manifestations and modalities related to emerging […]
The Case That Shook India: Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain
The Case That Shook India: Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain There is no denying the fact that Indian courts have contributed more towards the development of […]
Rule of Law: Pakistan’s Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
Rule of Law: Pakistan’s Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card A few weeks ago, a writ petition falling under the purview of Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act […]