Croatia’s parliament officially passed a law which grants compensation to victims of rape, which took place during Croatia’s war of independence against Yugoslavia, about 20 years […]
Indian Home Ministry May Withhold Salaries Of Officers Joining Anti-Corruption Branch
The Indian Home Ministry of the central government may withhold salaries of officers from states joining Delhi’s Anti-Corruption branch (ACB) without formal permission from Lieutenant Governor. […]
Landmark Decision by ECP To Annul PK-95 By-Election as Zero Turnout of Women Voters
After pressure from the media and civil society, the Election Commission of Pakistan, for the first time in the country’s electoral history, annulled the by-poll of […]
Government of Punjab imposes 19.5% tax on Internet Usage
Government of Punjab has imposed 19.5% tax on internet usage of 3G, 4G, broadband and related internet services with speed over 2 Mbps and if the […]
How to file a patent in Pakistan
How to file a patent in Pakistan A patent is a grant from the government which confers on the grantee, for a limited term of 20 […]
Court Structure in Pakistan
The Court structure in Pakistan is as follows: Supreme Court: Acts as the final guardian of the Constitution. It is also the final Court of Appeal […]
UK detains PIA crew over smuggling, ML charges
Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-788 inbound from London Heathrow to Karachi was delayed for two hours after British Custom Intelligence detained five crew members of PIA […]
Egypt court orders Mubarak’s retrial over killings in 2011
Former president Hosni Mubarak has been ordered by Judge Anwar Gabri of the Egyptian Court of Cassation for a retrial regarding his involvement in the killings […]
Nigeria Bans Female Genital Mutilation, Signs New Law
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill last week which officially criminalizes female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM). Around 19.9 million Nigerian women are said to […]
Canada approves changes to citizenship law
Canada has officially passed part of Bill C-24, which puts a two-tier citizenship system into place. Under this new law, dual citizens and immigrants can have […]
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 […]
Private Members’ Bills Passed by the Senate
Proposed Bill: The Anti-Rape Laws (Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill 2014 Mover: Senator Syeda Sughra Imam (Pakistan People’s Party) (Member-in-Charge) Status of discussion in Senate: Passed Summary: […]
They were working right under our noses
Is The Judicial Commission Constitutional?
No election in Pakistan’s recent history has been shrouded more in controversy than the general elections 2013 (GE 2013). Allegations of rigging, malpractices, negligence and irregularities […]
I tube, you tube, we all scream YouTube
In the year 2010, during the month of May, Pakistani authorities shut down the popular social networking site Facebook, as it was allegedly hosting certain ‘blasphemous’ […]
UK Election Results 2015: A Boost to the Residential Property Market
Overseas investors can breathe a sigh of relief as David Cameron makes his way back into 10 Downing Street, seizing an unexpected overall majority vote. The […]
Laws Governing Air Warfare
Laws Governing Air Warfare Although States have not adopted a specific regulation of modern air warfare, it is evident that the general principles of international humanitarian […]