[Note: The use of the term ‘non-Muslims’ in this article is for legal purposes only and not meant to be exclusionary in any way]. Pakistan is […]
Jaranwala Incident: Pakistan’s Weak Commitments and Bleak Realities
This article examines the recent Jaranwala incident in Pakistan where violence erupted owing to unverified blasphemy allegations. The article delves into the contradictions between Pakistan’s international […]
ChatGPT for Lawyers: 101 Practical Prompts
ChatGPT for Lawyers: 101 Practical Prompts by Adam Jabbar is a comprehensive resource specifically designed for lawyers seeking to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) […]
Polygamy – Breaking the Self-Made Façade [Part One]
Polygamy remains one of the most stressed about Islamic practices in our society and even though men and women speak of it with the same zeal […]
مجلہ عدالتی نظائر
مجلہ عدالتی نظائر – جلد ١ – جولائی تا ستمبر ٢٠٢٣ عام عوام اور شعبہ قانون سے شغف رکھنے والے احباب میں ٹیم قانون دان کی […]
Dower: Unveiling the Truth – Genuine Protection or Mere Deception?
The discussion around women’s rights under Islamic law still continues and involves various perspectives including those of Islamic legal experts, traditionalists and orientalists who keep engaging […]
Dissecting the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act
The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023 was passed in a joint session of Parliament—as President Alvi had refused to give his assent to the […]
Legal Impediments Hampering Adoption and Welfare of Abandoned and Destitute Children
Impediments for Adoption and Legal Impairments Hampering the Welfare of Abandoned and Destitute Children In Pakistan – A Critical Analysis of the Concerned Legal Regime Children, […]
Martial Justice
The status of civil liberties is a fair measure of the rule of law prevalent in a society. The liberties and freedoms of a people, however, […]
Prolonged Agony Caused by Government Departments in Service Matters
The phrase ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ resonates profoundly within the realm of service matters. This article highlights the prolonged litigation faced by employees as a […]
Renegotiating the Indus Water Treaty in Terms of Climate Change
Introduction The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in 1960 by Pakistan and India to ensure the satisfactory utilization of the waters of the Indus system […]
Challenging the Supreme Court Practice And Procedure Act, 2023
Challenging the Supreme Court Practice And Procedure Act, 2023: Assessing Constitutionality, Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence A heated debate has been going on within the […]
Pakistan International Disputes Weekend, Lahore 2023
[PRESS RELEASE]: The Pakistan International Disputes Weekend 2023 (PIDW’23) is Pakistan’s first premier international disputes weekend organized by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and MK Consultants […]
Playing with Fire: Deconstructing the Judicial Use of ChatGPT-4 in Pakistan
The phrases ‘ChatGPT’ and ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) have become buzzwords in recent months with the whole world marveling over the vast possibilities introduced by the popular […]
Time for the Supreme Court to Adopt Responsive Judging
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 […]
ChatGPT-4 Used in a Pakistani Judgment as an Experiment
[TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual offences] Download a copy of the Pakistani judgment (bail order to be precise) where ChatGPT-4 (artificial intelligence software) has been used as an […]
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 […]