Pakistan

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 […]

The Handbook for Public Procurement Laws A note from the author: Public Procurement is the procurement of goods and services on behalf of a public authority, such as a government agency or government owned […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

Q1. How much is nisab of zakat during the year? According to an announcement made by the State Bank of Pakistan, the nisab had been set […]

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 […]

ADMISSION / ENROLMENT AS ADVOCATE (Section 26 of Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act 1973)   Eligibility A person is eligible for enrolment as an advocate […]

The attack at the Charlie Hebdo’s offices in Paris, a French satirical magazine, leaving 12 people killed for what they have published, left the world in […]

The Constitution of Pakistan is said to be rigid and flexible at the same time when it comes to making amendments. A constitution is rigid in the […]

PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN WITH REGARDS TO CSS COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION – 2016: It is notified for information of aspirants of […]

On Tuesday, the UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) renewed calls for girls and women to be given equal access to education. […]

Law Schools Recognized by Punjab Bar Council The following law schools and degree awarding institutions are duly recognized by the Punjab Bar Council and, therefore, students acquiring […]

Marital rape, the term itself, confuses many people.  Is it actually rape if it happens between husband and wife? Most people believe that there is no […]

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) can direct cellular companies to block mobile phone SIMs (subscriber identity module) for lack of ownership verification so it is imperative to […]

Given the growing trend towards the startup-culture, an increasing number of people, especially the youth, is interested in formalizing innovative ideas as well as giving legal […]

How to get IMEI: Dial *#06# and note down IMEI number of your mobile set. Enter 15-digit mobile IMEI number in the Search option on http://imei.pta.gov.pk/ […]