A policeman was killed and two other people were severely injured after unidentified gunmen opened shooting outside of a court room in Peshawar. The incident happened in the jurisdiction […]
Vacancy: Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government of Pakistan, Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad Job Advertisement 18 June 2015 A post of Legal Advisor is vacant in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, […]
How To Close The Gender Gap? Get Political
“All men are born equal.” There is no doubt that this ideal should include women. However, since time immemorial, women from all walks of life have […]
New UK Rules Leave Foreign Nurses at Risk of Deportation
Due to new UK immigration rules, more than 3,000 foreign nurses, including Filipinos, outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), may be deported. If the implementation […]
Quaid-e-Azam Law College Scholarships
The following scholarships are offered at Quaid-e-Azam Law College: Brilliant Scholarship Award Performance Based Scholarship for Brilliant Candidates Need Based Scholarship Special Female Package Special Package […]
Intellectual Property Matters
1. What is a trade mark and who can register it in Pakistan? A trade mark is a letter, word, name including personal name, signature, figurative […]
Right To Recall: Applicability In The Present Scenario and Relevance In Future
Right To Recall: Applicability In The Present Scenario and Relevance In Future Introduction and Meaning The songs of any era best reflect the prevailing conditions of […]
Computer Software Copyright
1. What Is Copyright? Copyright protects the original work of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression. Original work means the work which is not copied of […]
Treaty Review Of The International Covenant On Civil And Political Rights
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (hereinafter referred to as the Covenant) came into force on March 23, 1976.The purpose of the Covenant is the […]
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir leaves the country despite High Court orders
The High Court in Pretoria prevented Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir from leaving South Africa unless an urgent hearing on his arrest application is heard. He had […]
E-Stamping Launched Against Sale of Fake Stamp Paper
The Punjab government, in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board, has launched a project to eliminate the sale and purchase of fake stamp papers while making […]
Law In UAE Imposes Fine For Swearing on Whatsapp
Under a new federal law governing internet users in UAE, people could be jailed and fined 250,000 Dirhams, while expatriates could be deported from the UAE. […]
English–Urdu Legal Terms – B
Note from the author: “As an erstwhile burger vakeel (lawyer), eager to join the lively katchery (district courts) scene, I can relate to the frustration faced by other in the […]
Finding a Fine Balance: The CAT and the Third World’s Dilemma
Historically, the notion that force could be used to derive the truth has often tempted persons to resort to the chair of torture, turning away from […]
The Conditions of Women’s Human Rights
“My silences had not protected me. Your silences will not protect you.” Audre Lorde had it right when she said that women have been taught to […]
European Court of Justice rules in Central Bank Bond Buying Program’s Favor
The European Court of Justice decided on a ruling which strengthened the role of the European Central Bank (ECB) in mediating financial markets. The Court sustained […]
Non-Bailable Arrest Warrant Issued for Musharraf
Islamabad’s Additional District and Sessions court issued non-bailable warrants of arrest against former president Pervez Musharraf. The connection is said to be for the murder of […]