This past decade has witnessed a significant change in the socio-political dynamics of Pakistan. The revival of democracy , restoration of Judiciary and the 2013 transition […]
The Importance of Fairness and Due Process
“In a country governed by laws and not men where rule of law reigns supreme, no public functionary, who is a trustee on behalf of the […]
LHC Dismisses Bail Plea In Couple’s Lynching Case
A Lahore Hugh Court Division bench has dismissed the bail application of four suspects accused for the lynching of a Christian couple in Kot Radha Krishan […]
Blind Justice
Saadia is an Op-Ed Editor at The Nation and does illustrations for The Friday Times and Courting The Law.
Justice Hurried Is Justice Buried
The Punjab Sound Systems (Regulation) Ordinance, 2015 was promulgated by the government of Punjab as part of the National Action Plan to curb and counter terrorist […]
“Unsolicited Proposal” Under The Punjab Public Private Partnership Laws 2014
Executive Summary of “UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL” under Punjab Public Private Partnership Act 2014 & Punjab Public Private Partnership Rules 2014 WHAT IS AN UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL? A […]
Supreme Court Decides Timeframe for Judiciary
The Supreme Court passed a judgment, on Thursday, which aims to lessen the sufferings of litigants as a result of delays in verdicts. The Supreme Court […]
“A Boot Stamping On A Human Face – Forever” (International Day Against Torture – 26 June 2015)
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face—forever.” Perhaps the author of these words, George Orwell, could not […]
Policeman Killed Outside of Peshawar Court
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, […]
In limine
In or at the beginning; at the outset; A motion made at the start of the trial requesting the court for an order or ruling to […]
Office Timings In Ramazan
Office Timings In Ramazan Three things that concern Pakistanis the most before the beginning of the holy month of Ramazan are; sugar prices, electricity shortage given […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]