What are Smart Contracts? A smart contract is just like a traditional contract. However, in effect, it is a computer program that exists on a blockchain, […]
Know Your Rights: The Delegated Right to Divorce
The concept of talaq (divorce) within the Pakistani society is often frowned upon and, as per Islamic principles, should be avoided. However, it is no secret […]
Legality and Validity of E-Signatures in Pakistan
Digital or electronic signatures (e-signatures) are a common part of daily commercial life today. Signatures, as understood in the common adage as signatures delivered by hand, […]
Contract of Guarantee
This article aims to analyze the contract of guarantee and its enforceability in Pakistan. It also sheds light on the dispute between a principal debtor and […]
Can Oral Contracts be Enforced in Pakistan?
This article will evaluate the enforceability of oral contracts in Pakistan. Oral contracts are commonly executed in Pakistan for the sale of goods, services or, where […]
The Arbitration Mess
The Arbitration Mess “There is an Arbitration Act, 1940.” That is the information I provide to my students when we have to touch upon the relatively […]
What Is Insurance: Significance And Scope
What Is Insurance: Significance And Scope This article is a broad-brush attempt to clarify the idea of insurance (at its most basic) from both a legal, […]
Termination Of Employees – Need For Amendments In Our Employment Statute
Termination Of Employees – Need For Amendments In Our Employment Statute One area in which private companies are likely to get into trouble is the “termination” […]
WAPDA Says Mangla Contract Will Not Be Given To Blacklisted Firm
WAPDA Says Mangla Contract Will Not Be Given To Blacklisted Firm The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has told the Lahore High Court that no […]
Collection Of Fee By Testing Service Agencies
Collection Of Fee By Testing Service Agencies The high degree of transparency and standard maintained by the testing service agencies in delivering services to the educational […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Threat To Democracy?
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Threat To Democracy? “To the extent that we are privatising public civil dispute resolution systems, we are essentially privatising a significant part […]
The Increasing Use of Confidentiality Agreements and Clauses
The Increasing Use of Confidentiality Agreements and Clauses Confidential information, or know-how, can be broadly defined as a form of intellectual property (IP) that meets […]