A few days ago, results of the 2019 Central Superior Services (CSS) competitive exams were announced by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). Much is lamented […]
Has Pakistan Erred By Not Signing the Singapore Convention on Mediation?
The United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation was adopted on 20th December, 2018 by the UN and opened for signature in Singapore […]
Dowry: A Hushed But Existing Relic
[Dowry or jahaiz is the money, goods, or estate that a wife brings for her husband in a marriage] Once in a blue moon, people march […]
COVID-19 Impact on Contractual Rights and Obligations in Pakistan
Abstract The extraordinary lockdowns and shutdowns to contain COVID-19 have significantly impacted businesses across the globe. Consequently, businesses have begun wondering about the effect of this […]
COVID-19 and Online Hearings
Introduction A profession that takes pride in its traditional practices and has upheld them for centuries is in turmoil under the current COVID-19 pandemic. With courts […]
National Accountability (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2019 – An Analysis
The following review analyzes the National Accountability (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2019, which was promulgated on 28th December, 2019 through a Presidential Order under Article 89 of […]
Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals’ Tax Residency Status
The concept of “tax resident” is an important part of every country’s tax legislation. The rules for determining tax residency status differ from one country to […]
Relaxation in Taxation During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic emergency, states all over the world are concerned for their citizens and are trying to take active steps to ensure the effective […]
National Health Security: Constitutional and Legal Framework
The current health security challenge is a national security challenge without any precedent and undoubtedly requires a national health security strategy and implementation plan which must […]
Eighteenth Amendment: Another Casualty of the Virus?
The COVID-19 virus spreading globally like wildfire is undoubtedly the greatest challenge being faced worldwide post World War II. Unfortunately, it is not merely a health […]
Stamp (Amendment) Ordinance 2020: An Overview
The COVID-19 pandemic has been catastrophic for the global economy. Being a major impediment to everyday life and causing grave health issues to a substantial number […]
Legal Control Over The Sugar Industry
INTRODUCTION This article is part one of two and has been written in the wake of the Sugar Inquiry Report 2020 and the report by Sugar […]
Judicial Review in Pakistan
This article explores the doctrine of judicial review in Pakistan. Following a brief introduction, it traces the doctrine’s origins. It then discusses the jurisdiction of the […]
3 Contributions of Marbury v. Madison to Pakistan’s Constitutional Law
Introduction Marbury v. Madison[1] is considered a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, sometimes referred to as the most important decision in […]
Not So Pandemic After All
One of the most unique aspects of the apex court of our country is the unpredictable nature of its judgments; at times they are revolutionary, at […]
Taxation of Online Marketplaces
In a situation where the world is suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic and many people are losing jobs due to downsizing by companies facing severe cash-flow […]
2016 Murder Trial in Jhelum Used Skype to Record Evidence
The State vs Sher Afzal is a case involving a murder trial in which Skype was used to record evidence in 2016 in the court of […]