Pakistan was recently notified by Iran through a legal notice threatening to take Pakistan to arbitration in Paris for failing to uphold its part of the […]
Aligning Family Law Reform with International Treaties
Family law reforms in Pakistan are influenced by various factors, including international treaties and conventions to which the country is a party. The Family Courts Act […]
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 […]
Voice for the Voiceless – Stray Animal Welfare
Global Ranking Pakistan is rated as a poor performer (“E”) under the Animal Protection Index (API).[1] As the new provincial and federal governments take office, it is […]
CIArb Webinar: Place of International Courts in a National Dispute System
Join CIArb on 5th March, 2024 at 3:00 pm PST for an illuminating webinar, ‘Place of International Courts in a National Dispute System,’ presented by CIArb […]
Legal Landscape of Bonded Labour in Agriculture, Brick Kiln and Carpet Industries
List of Acronyms ILO International Labour Organization FATA Federally Administered Tribal Areas […]
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 […]
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 […]
Barrister Taimur Malik Appointed UNIDROIT Correspondent for Pakistan
We are pleased to announce that in recognition of his work in the private international law domain, Barrister Taimur Malik, Partner Clyde & Co LLP and […]
Kashmir – A Distorted Chapter of History
Undoubtedly, the territorial conflict in Jammu and Kashmir that is between India and Pakistan has put the whole region of South Asia in unrest and threatened […]
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 […]
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 […]
Applicability of Indus Waters Treaty and Regulation of Transboundary Groundwater in the Indus Basin
Introduction The Indus Basin is co-shared by Afghanistan, China, India and Pakistan. However, the Basin is mainly governed by the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) executed by […]
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 […]
Iran vs the US (Treaty of Amity Case)
The ICJ Judgment on Preliminary Objections in Alleged Violations of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights (Islamic Republic of Iran v. United […]
Law of Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan: Discrepancies and Comparison with International Law
This article aims to highlight the obscurities in the law of enforced disappearances in Pakistan along with the statutory ambiguity in the regulation of affairs by […]
US-Taliban Peace Agreement: State Engagement With Non-State Actors Under International Law
This article analyzes the legal basis of the peace agreement concluded between the United States and Taliban towards achieving peace in Afghanistan.[1] It is the primary […]