“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 […]
Seniority vs Fitness in the Appointment of Supreme Court Judges
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 […]
Administration of Land Revenue and the Role of Patwaris in Punjab
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 […]
Know Your Prospective Client – FATF Requirement for Lawyers
[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, […]
Pakistan’s Kompetenz-Kompetenz
The question of whether arbitrators can decide their own jurisdiction (kompetenz-kompetenz) requires an analysis in Pakistan as the domestic courts are progressively adopting pro-enforcement tendency. This […]
Profile: Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Recommended as Chief Justice Balochistan High Court (BHC)
Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan has been recommended by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan as the next Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court (BHC). His profile is […]
Modification of Visitation Schedule to Facilitate Minors Affected by Custody Litigation
Matters pertaining to the separation of parents, such as custody and visitation, should ideally prioritize the welfare of the minor child. Unfortunately, our judicial system overlooks […]
The Crippling State of Public Prosecution
The competent prosecution of criminal offences is a fundamental term of our social contract. The state investigates, arms the prosecutor, determines and provides the venue for […]
Renewable Energy Policy in Pakistan: A Critique
Introduction The Conference of Parties adopted the Paris Agreement in its twenty-first session (COP21). The agreement recognised climate change as an urgent and potentially irreversible threat[1] […]
COVID-19: Analysis of Punjab’s Labour Regime
The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus disease also known as COVID-19 has seriously impacted global economic activity. Pakistan, with an already struggling economy, has been hit […]
An Open Letter To All Superior Court Judges
An Open Letter To All Superior Court Judges Your Lordships, There is no denying the fact that we have an outdated legal system. The dispensation of […]
Claustrophobic Courtrooms, Broken Benches and Tattered Toilets: Abysmal Judicial Infrastructure Delaying Justice
Claustrophobic Courtrooms, Broken Benches and Tattered Toilets: How Our Abysmal Judicial Infrastructure is Contributing to the Delay of Justice The judiciary is thought to be one […]
Acid Resistant Makeup: An Effective Non-Legislative Measure Against Acid Attacks?
Acid Resistant Makeup: An Effective Non-Legislative Measure Against Acid Attacks? You know humanity has failed when there is a need to create acid resistant makeup because […]
Fragmented Framework Of Legal Education In Pakistan
Fragmented Framework Of Legal Education In Pakistan The legal education system of Pakistan is in a state of serious crisis and this is evident as we […]
What Do Recent Reforms In Legal Education Mean For Foreign Law Graduates?
What Do Recent Reforms In Legal Education Mean For Foreign Law Graduates? During the Second World War, when the Germans were wreaking havoc over London with […]
Why Have We Written A Book On Family Laws In Pakistan?
Why Have We Written A Book On Family Laws In Pakistan? Dr Cheema and I have recently published a book titled Family Laws in Pakistan (Oxford University […]
Police Reforms Through The Law and Justice Commission Of Pakistan
Police Reforms Through The Law and Justice Commission Of Pakistan The talk about the justice sector’s reform in Pakistan is often apocryphal and the reason for […]