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 […]
Judicial Review in Pakistan
This article explores the doctrine of judicial review in Pakistan. Following a brief introduction, it traces the doctrine’s origins. It then discusses the jurisdiction of the […]
The Question Of Appointment Of Judges Is A Question Of The Independence Of Judiciary
The Question Of Appointment Of Judges Is A Question Of The Independence Of Judiciary A friend recently referred to a published news item about the transfer of […]
Judgment Analysis: Ameen Masih v Federation of Pakistan & Others
Judgment Analysis: Ameen Masih v Federation of Pakistan & Others Title and Citation Ameen Masih Versus Federation of Pakistan and others (before Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, […]
Petition To Block the Peshawar Bus Project
Petition To Block the Peshawar Bus Project A writ petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court, asking it to stay the execution of Bus […]
Alleged Violation Of Code Of Conduct By PTI
Alleged Violation Of Code Of Conduct By PTI The Islamabad High Court has allowed the Election Commission of Pakistan to proceed against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran […]
The Final Arbiter
The Final Arbiter The Supreme Court recently dismissed the review petitions filed by Mr Nawaz Sharif and others, preferred against the judgment of July 28, 2017. […]
Repeal Of Unskilled Minimum Wage Ordinance 1969
Repeal of Unskilled Minimum Wage Ordinance 1969 The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has urged Pakistan to repeal the Unskilled Minimum Wage Ordinance 1969 in order to […]
Revival Of National Accountability Ordinance In Sindh
Revival Of National Accountability Ordinance In Sindh The Sindh Assembly is set to revive the application of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO) 1999, better known as […]
Senate Adopts Pro-Democracy Resolution
Senate Adopts Pro-Democracy Resolution The Senate of Pakistan has adopted a pro-democracy resolution, calling for the establishment of a national democracy commission as envisaged in the […]
The Concept Of Rule Of Law And Whether Pakistan Fulfills Its Requirements
The Concept Of Rule Of Law And Whether Pakistan Fulfills Its Requirements The rule of law is a concept which is capable of different interpretations by […]
The Horrendous Judicial Structure Of FATA
The Horrendous Judicial Structure Of FATA: Compromised Rights And Steps For Their Realization The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan in the north-west part of the […]
Supremacy Of The Supreme Court
Supremacy Of The Supreme Court The government has revealed its plan to amend Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution – invoked by the Supreme Court […]
Election Bill 2017
Election Bill 2017 A session of the National Assembly was called to debate the amendments to a proposed election law forwarded by the opposition parties. The […]
Panama Aftermath – A Need For A Constitutional Amendment
Panama Aftermath – A Need For A Constitutional Amendment The Panama Saga has finally come to an end (though one can, in the light of the […]
War Against Judiciary
War Against Judiciary The recent judgment in Panamagate by the Supreme Court has driven Pakistan into a state of democratic turmoil. The decision against the Prime […]
Ex-PM Makes History
Ex-PM Makes History Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif is the only person who had the opportunity and fortune of becoming the Prime Minister of Pakistan three times. […]