1. What is a trade mark and who can register it in Pakistan? A trade mark is a letter, word, name including personal name, signature, figurative […]
Computer Software Copyright
1. What Is Copyright? Copyright protects the original work of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression. Original work means the work which is not copied of […]
Law In UAE Imposes Fine For Swearing on Whatsapp
Under a new federal law governing internet users in UAE, people could be jailed and fined 250,000 Dirhams, while expatriates could be deported from the UAE. […]
English–Urdu Legal Terms – B
Note from the author: “As an erstwhile burger vakeel (lawyer), eager to join the lively katchery (district courts) scene, I can relate to the frustration faced by other in the […]
The Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 2015
Proposed by: Mr. Pervaiz Rashid (Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights; Minister-in- Charge) Status: Passed Summary: The Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act is to act as […]
Christian Boy Accused Over Blasphemy
On May 25th 2015, a mob in Lahore attacked residences of the Christian community as well as places of worship, including St. Joseph Catholic Church, alleging […]
Bonafide
Made in good faith; without fraud or deceit; sincere; genuine
Audi Alteram Partem
No man shall be condemned unheard.
Kilam Law (Barristers & Legal Consultants)
Kilam Law is looking for a junior associate to be based at the firm’s Lahore office. The candidate should have a minimum post-qualification experience of 2-3 […]
Jillani & Co
Jillani & Co is looking for an associate lawyer to be based at the firm’s Lahore office. The candidate should have a minimum experience of one […]
Police and Lawyers
Most of us are probably aware of the unfortunate clash between lawyers and Police forces that led to the death of two lawyers in Daska, Sialkot. […]
Judges and Security Pickets
No one likes being stopped at security pickets. However, in some cases, these check points serve the useful purpose of making the locality secure for residents […]
Caveat emptor
Let the buyer beware
Lahore High Court Advertises 158 Posts of Additional District and Session Judges
Amendment dated 13.05.2015 in Rule 5(3) and 7(1)(b) and (c) of the Punjab Judicial Service Rules 1994, now bars Civil Judges-cum-Magistrates from the Competitive Examination for […]
Minister Sends Legal Notice to TV Channel
29th May 2015: Sharjeel Memon, Information Minister Sindh, has issued legal notice to a private channel for telecasting false news of raid on his house by […]
PIA and CAA Have Taken No Action Against Violation of Air Safety Law Even After Several Weeks
PIA and Civil Aviation Authority have taken no action against an Islamabad based pilot Qasim Hayat for reportedly putting the lives of over 350 Toronto-bound passengers […]
Shafqat Hussain To Be Hanged On 9th June 2015
Anti-terrorism court in Karachi issued a black warrant for the hanging of death row prisoner Shafqat Hussain as the stay period for his execution was over. […]