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The extent and scope of marital privilege in American, English, Indian and Pakistani jurisdictions Nouman Yaseen The communications between spouses are covered by a privilege under […]

The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which was unanimously passed by Parliament in 1973, was authored by my late father, Abdul Hafeez Pirzada. The […]

Islam commands us to treat our parents with respect, obey them and respect their opinions. In pursuance of these commands, the Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021 […]

Diversity contributes to legitimacy. In a country where the judiciary is under incessant reproval from different echelons of the society for not being as independent as […]

On the 19th of May, 1964, the Republican Senator from Illinois (US), Everett McKinley Dirksen, showed his support for the Civil Rights Act 1964 in the […]

All hail the patriarchy! These are archaic salutations for a society where misogyny reigns supreme, where ‘he’ remains the default and where women shrink their experiences […]

In this episode of The Bar at Law podcast, Barrister Taimur Malik joins as a guest to introduce listeners to the practice area of technology startups. […]

The dramatic alteration to the in-person product experience resulting from the global lockdown has accelerated the growth of online marketplaces. The requirement of new security procedures […]

Qanoondan and Courting The Law have started a new series of Weekly Case Law Bulletin to provide a quick roundup of important legal judgments of the […]

Legal education in Pakistan is reflective of the class system where students from elite and well-informed backgrounds opt for foreign degree programs while others who may […]

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 […]

Family is the very foundation of society and the state is bound to protect the institution of marriage, the family, the mother and the child.[1] Unfortunately, […]

The elevation of judges to the apex court has stirred debate for some time now. It has birthed two opposing standards for elevation: seniority and competence. […]

“Iron lady” as a metaphor is often used to describe strong, uncompromising female heads of government around the world. The phrase was first used for Margaret […]

The possible appointment of Justice Ayesha Malik to the Supreme Court of Pakistan by the Judicial Commission, regardless of the principle of seniority, has once again […]

Land revenue is a pillar of resource generation for the country at both provincial and federal levels. According to a World Bank report, the total share […]

[This publication is expected to be part of a book written by the author]. As a lawyer, before you begin a formal relationship with your clients, […]