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 […]
Coronavirus and Business Liability
The year 2020 has been a strange one which has altered our reality for now. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is here to stay for the […]
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 […]
Efficient Justice: Benefits of E-technologies in Courts/ADR in Pakistan
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had innumerable impacts on life in Pakistan and has affected every element of our lives, including how we resolve our disputes. […]
COVID-19 and Commercial Contracts: Primer for Pakistani Businesses
INTRODUCTION Globally, the spread of COVID-19 is causing shutdowns and delays. With several countries and nearly all Pakistani provinces under virtual lockdown, businesses may be concerned […]
Is Curfew an Extended Form of Section 144?
The Coronavirus (COVID-19), declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a contagious disease which first emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and […]
Remand and its Types
Meaning The dictionary meaning of the the word ‘remand’ means to return or send back. The legal definition, however, has different meanings: This term is used […]
COVID-19 in Prisons of Pakistan
On 20th March 2020, the Islamabad High Court (IHC), in a bid to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus in Pakistan’s overcrowded jails, ordered the […]
Can Judicial Review Be Justified?
It is often witnessed that those who are less acquainted with the law are busy castigating the judiciary for interference in the affairs of executive bodies […]
The Hypothetical Separation of Powers in Pakistan
The judicialization of politics and the politicization of judiciary have been on the rise over the past few years. In order to understand the complexity of […]
Party Autonomy and the Role of National Courts/Domestic Laws in Arbitration
Arbitration is the practice of resolution of international disputes involving states, individuals and corporations. “Disputants agree to submit their disputes to an individual whose judgment they […]
Commercial Airline Crash: Investigation Procedure and Responsibility of State
Air transport is the most recent mode of transport and a gift of the 20th century to the world. The two World Wars provided the impetus […]
Panic, Pandemic and Punjab Infectious Diseases Ordinance 2020
Panic, Pandemic and Punjab Infectious Diseases Ordinance 2020 SARS-CoV-2 (more commonly known as the COVID-19 or Coronavirus) needs no introduction. Its outbreak has resulted in about […]
COVID-19 and Digital Transformation of Pakistan’s Judicial System
COVID-19 and Digital Transformation of Pakistan’s Judicial System For the foreseeable future, COVID-19 will change our way of life, our social interactions and the things we […]
Ill-Equipped and Caught Off-Guard: Pakistan’s Legislative Mechanisms Against COVID-19
Ill-Equipped and Caught Off-Guard: Pakistan Must Quickly Use Legislative Mechanisms to Halt the Spread of COVID-19 Epidemic and pandemic diseases have been around since time immemorial. […]