In the landmark judgement, Mehar Badshah vs. Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Supreme Court of Pakistan sets the precedent of environmental rights litigation under Article 9A […]
Does the 26th Amendment Threaten Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law?
Abstract This article focuses on the recent Twenty Sixth Constitutional Amendment passed by the Pakistani Parliament. It has raised many eyebrows because of its effects on […]
Firewalling the Internet, Stonewalling Civil and Political Rights
At the outset, it should be established that the freedom of expression has been enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan.[1] The Constitution also states that every […]
Legal Landscape of Bonded Labour in Agriculture, Brick Kiln and Carpet Industries
List of Acronyms ILO International Labour Organization FATA Federally Administered Tribal Areas […]
Protection of Minority Rights in Pakistan’s Constitution: Adequacy, Discrimination and Marginalization
[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 […]
Right of Accused to Testify and be Represented
When we talk about the right of the accused in a criminal trial, two fundamental and inalienable rights which come to mind are the right to […]
Report on Internal Human Trafficking 2022
The Report on Internal Human Trafficking 2022, prepared by Barrister Abdus Saleem & Law Associates, aims to discuss the laws pertaining to human trafficking, specifically the […]
Limits of International Human Rights Law in Digital Content Moderation
Introduction With social media platforms on the rise, people have been awarded with unsolicited power to voice their opinion and such freedom of speech comes with […]
Free Download: Usman Mirza Case Judgment
Download a copy of the judgment in Usman Mirza’s case here: Usman Mirza Case Judgment Mirza and his accomplices have been sentenced to life imprisonment under […]
Counsel, Your Petition is Premature
“Counsel, your petition is premature, I cannot grant you the relief that you are seeking.” These words were uttered by the honorable Chief Justice of Islamabad […]
Network Neutrality and State’s Obligation: Freedom of Speech vs Access to Information
Introduction Democracy is a defining characteristic of modern nation states. International laws, as well as the constitutions of countries, include the fundamentals to protect the integrity […]
Disability and Reform under Modern Islamic Thought
This article explores the development of the disability rights discourse and its evolution in ‘Modern Islamic Thought’. It answers the following questions: How has Islam perceived/engaged […]
New Afghan Realities: Options for China and Pakistan
On the 15th of August, 2021, the world witnessed historical events unfolding in Afghanistan at an electrifying pace following the US President Biden’s candid announcement of […]
Stifling Freedom of Speech in Pakistan
Abstract Libel cases often end up in a compromise, if they survive at all. This raises questions regarding whether public office-bearers can even bring defamation charges […]
Sigh of Relief: Two-Finger Test Abolished, Anti-Rape Ordinance Promulgated
Pakistan, after the partition of the subcontinent and its independence from British rule, inherited most of the British legal framework and its practices. An infamous practice […]
Fundamental Rights and How to Enforce Them
“Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where people are fed and where individuals and nations are free.” – Dalai Lama. Introduction to Human […]