Impediments for Adoption and Legal Impairments Hampering the Welfare of Abandoned and Destitute Children In Pakistan – A Critical Analysis of the Concerned Legal Regime Children, […]
Know Your Rights: The Delegated Right to Divorce
The concept of talaq (divorce) within the Pakistani society is often frowned upon and, as per Islamic principles, should be avoided. However, it is no secret […]
Right of Accused to Testify and be Represented
When we talk about the right of the accused in a criminal trial, two fundamental and inalienable rights which come to mind are the right to […]
Inaccessibility of Legal Remedy Cured by Technology
Inaccessibility of Legal Remedy Cured by Technology Amartya Sen’s idea of human well-being revolves around intangible, as well as tangible factors. According to Sen, the very […]
Transgenders In Pakistan
A case of harassment against the transgender community was reported recently in Sialkot. A grotesque video surfaced on the internet where someone who seemed like a […]
#TransLivesMatter
#TransLivesMatter On November 13, 2016, a video went viral on social media, which showed a transgender woman pinned down and being viciously flogged by a gang […]
Pakistan’s Case For Democracy
Pakistan’s Case For Democracy The American diplomat Richard Holbrooke pondered over a problem on an evening of September 1996 during the elections in Bosnia which were […]
Freedom Of Press Versus Right Of Reputation – My Rights Are Better Than Yours
Freedom Of Press Versus Right Of Reputation – My Rights Are Better Than Yours My words are my pride – I can attack your character as […]
Do You Know Your Qaaf Se Qanoon?
Do You Know Your Qaaf Se Qanoon? Good things should be appreciated and promoted, a recent example would be Qaaf se Qanoon, a radio-show, launched on ZAB […]
The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Private Member’s Bill)
The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Private Member’s Bill) Proposed and moved by: Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan, Ms.Saman Sultan Jafri, Ms. Kishwer Zehra, Mr. […]
Acquisition Proceedings Revisited
Acquisition Proceedings Revisited Unjustifiable acquisition of land by government authorities in the name of public interest is in limelight these days. Pressure groups and affected individuals […]
Pakistan – A Pseudo State
Pakistan – A Pseudo State The rights of the people of Pakistan would not have been trampled upon had the ruling elite faithfully followed the constitutional […]
How Judiciary Has Institutionalized Curb On Free Speech
How Judiciary Has Institutionalized Curb On Free Speech “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want […]
Has Article 2(4) Of The UN Charter Become Redundant In The 21st Century?
Has Article 2(4) Of The UN Charter Become Redundant In The 21st Century? The principle of non-intervention in international relations is indeed deep-rooted. It would be difficult, if […]
Pakistani Democracy Is Not Meant For The People
Pakistani Democracy Is Not Meant For The People Pakistani democracy, though it is ‘by’ the people, it is not meant ‘for’ the people. Actually, Pakistani democracy is […]
First Same-Sex Marriage Application Accepted by China Court
First Same-Sex Marriage Application Accepted by China Court A court in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, agreed to hear China’s first legal challenge over a […]
Two-Fold Opposition For Practicing Muslim Women
Two-Fold Opposition For Practicing Muslim Women Let me smile for I do not have any more tears to let go. Let me walk for the bed […]