As a nation, Pakistan is no stranger to political turmoil and constitutional crises. The recent dissolution of two provincial assemblies in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and […]
Constitution of Benches in the Supreme Court: A Judicial Prerogative
“The term ‘master of roster’ cannot be understood to mean that the HCJ has unfettered discretion regarding constitution of Benches. In fact, the discretion vested in […]
Article 63A, Defection and Dreadful Uncertainty
The election of Chief Minister, Punjab on 22nd July, 2022 has unleashed a new constitutional crisis. I make an attempt to describe the events leading up […]
Serving People, Reforming Civil Service
[Note: This article has been written before the announcement of CSS 2021 exam results] An article was published on 17th February, 2021 in DAWN news titled […]
ADR: Midway Between Court and Jirga System
Family is the very foundation of society and the state is bound to protect the institution of marriage, the family, the mother and the child.[1] Unfortunately, […]
Who is Authorized to Exercise Legal Control Over Sugar Price Fixation in Pakistan?
There is no doubt that sugar pricing evokes more than mere emotions among Pakistani citizens and industry stakeholders annually. Every crushing season rekindles the debate generated […]
Legalization of Cryptocurrency
With human evolvement, new inventions have also been witnessed since time immemorial. Digitalization of the whole planet is an amazing technological advance which is nothing less […]
Flooding in Karachi: Solutions in Light of Eighteenth Amendment
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 […]
Judicial Review of Administrative Actions of the Judges of Superior Courts
All public functionaries must exercise public authority, especially when dealing with public property, public funds and assets, in a fair, just, transparent and reasonable manner, untainted […]
Eighteenth Amendment: Another Casualty of the Virus?
The COVID-19 virus spreading globally like wildfire is undoubtedly the greatest challenge being faced worldwide post World War II. Unfortunately, it is not merely a health […]
Ill-Equipped and Caught Off-Guard: Pakistan’s Legislative Mechanisms Against COVID-19
Ill-Equipped and Caught Off-Guard: Pakistan Must Quickly Use Legislative Mechanisms to Halt the Spread of COVID-19 Epidemic and pandemic diseases have been around since time immemorial. […]
Coronavirus: A Case for Liberating Prisoners
Coronavirus: A Case for Liberating Prisoners Every person should be presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond the shadow of a doubt. However, 48,008 prisoners […]
The Case Against Dissolution of Local Governments
The Case Against Dissolution of Local Governments I – Introduction “Dissolution” is not something new to Pakistani law. The first time I read the word “writ” […]
Patriotism – A Critical Appraisal
Patriotism – A Critical Appraisal “I want to light the lights of patriotism.” – Lech Walesa A state, as per political theorists, is a politically organized […]
Supreme Court’s Judgment in 2001 Regarding National Accountability Bureau
Supreme Court’s Judgment in 2001 Regarding National Accountability Bureau After the military takeover in 1999, the Chief Executive of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf decided to promulgate […]
Property Tax In Cantonment Areas
Property Tax In Cantonment Areas The relationship between cantonment boards and the federal government is akin to the relationship between local governments and the respective provinces. […]
Pak-Turk Schools Case and Proposals for Regulating Supreme Court’s Powers Under A.184(3)
Pak-Turk Schools Case and Proposals for Regulating Supreme Court’s Powers Under A.184(3) [Download the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Pak-Turk Schools case here: SC Judgment – Pak Turk […]