The Constitution of Pakistan is said to be rigid and flexible at the same time when it comes to making amendments. A constitution is rigid in the […]
China bans Muslims from Fasting in Ramadan
According to news sources, China has again banned Ramadan fasting in some parts of western Xinjiang district for Muslim party members, civil servants, teachers and students. Throughout […]
Revised Scheme of Law Subjects For CSS Examination – 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN WITH REGARDS TO CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2016: It is notified for information of aspirants of […]
United Nations Panel Calls for Renewal for Equal Education Rights for Women
On Tuesday, the UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) renewed calls for girls and women to be given equal access to education. […]
Law Schools Recognized by Punjab Bar Council
Law Schools Recognized by Punjab Bar Council The following law schools and degree awarding institutions are duly recognized by the Punjab Bar Council and, therefore, students acquiring […]
Marital Rape Lives On In Pakistan
Marital rape, the term itself, confuses many people. Is it actually rape if it happens between husband and wife? Most people believe that there is no […]
How Can Overseas Pakistanis Re-Verify Their SIMs
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) can direct cellular companies to block mobile phone SIMs (subscriber identity module) for lack of ownership verification so it is imperative to […]
How To Register a ‘SOCIETY’ Under The Societies Registration Act 1860
Given the growing trend towards the startup-culture, an increasing number of people, especially the youth, is interested in formalizing innovative ideas as well as giving legal […]
How to Report / Search for a Stolen Mobile in Pakistan
How to get IMEI: Dial *#06# and note down IMEI number of your mobile set. Enter 15-digit mobile IMEI number in the Search option on http://imei.pta.gov.pk/ […]
Drone Strike Victims’ Families in Yemen File Suit Against US
The families of two Yemeni men filed a lawsuit against the United States for the murder of their family members by US drone strikes. The families […]
Paternity Leave Rights in Pakistan
Is There a Provision For Paid Paternity Leave in Pakistan? Paid Paternity Leave for a new father is not usually provided under the labour legislation for […]
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 […]
Pakistani Designer Pays Tribute To Portuguese Illustrator’s Work Without Permission
Pakistani Designer Pays Tribute To Portuguese Illustrator’s Work Without Prior Permission A female Pakistani fashion designer has been criticized for using a Portuguese illustrator’s illustrations 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 […]
DSWD Takes Action Against Viral Online Photos Of Child On Leash
The Department of Social and Welfare Development in Manila, Philippines (DSWD) has urged people on the internet to stop posting photos of the small child on […]
Controversial Turkey Court Verdict on Religious Marriages
Turkey’s Constitutional Court’s verdict has allowed couples to be religiously married without legally binding civil formalities. This has been protested by human rights and women’s rights […]
Campaign Against Hajj Scam in the UK
To protect British Muslims from fraudulent Hajj travel packages in the UK, the City of London Police is reaching out to Muslim community leaders and distributing […]