Professor Dr. Adil Najam, President of WWF International, delivered a compelling talk at the Supreme Court Conference on Population. He discussed the challenges and potential of Pakistan’s fast-growing […]
Salman Akram Raja Critiques Supreme Court’s Article 63-A Interpretation in Qanoondan’s Big Debate
At Qanoondan’s Big Debate in March 2023, Senior Advocate Salman Akram Raja offered a strong critique of the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Article 63-A of the […]
Freedom of Expression & Duties of Court Reporters – Keynote by Justice Athar Minallah
In this keynote address, Justice Athar Minallah reflects on the essential role of court reporters in protecting freedom of expression while upholding the dignity of the […]
Does the 26th Amendment Threaten Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law?
Abstract This article focuses on the recent Twenty Sixth Constitutional Amendment passed by the Pakistani Parliament. It has raised many eyebrows because of its effects on […]
Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Judgment on Military Courts
On 23rd October, 2023, a 5-member bench of the honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan announced its ‘short order’ in the case Jawad S. Khawaja and others […]
Martial Justice
The status of civil liberties is a fair measure of the rule of law prevalent in a society. The liberties and freedoms of a people, however, […]
Landmark Decision: Suo Moto Case No 1 of 2022
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which was unanimously passed by Parliament in 1973, was authored by my late father, Abdul Hafeez Pirzada. The […]
Transparency In Judicial Appointments
Transparency In Judicial Appointments “Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?” This is a satirical query posed by poet-philosopher Juvenal in Ancient Rome which literally means, “Who will guard […]
The Writ is Up For Grabs
The Writ is Up For Grabs When state gets into the habit of surrendering its writ, several claimants begin to emerge from within itself. Chunk by […]
Dispelling Perception of Corruption as a Requisite to Excellence on Rule of Law Index
Dispelling Perception of Corruption as a Requisite to Excellence on Rule of Law Index The United Nations Convention on Corruption (UNCAC) entered into force in 2005 and […]
Telecom: The Answer To Pakistan’s Legal Literacy Woes?
Telecom: The Answer To Pakistan’s Legal Literacy Woes? Despite the disenfranchisement of a faction of the population from availing its fundamental rights, the matter of legal […]
Rule of Law: Pakistan’s Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card
Rule of Law: Pakistan’s Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card A few weeks ago, a writ petition falling under the purview of Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act […]
Has the Judicial System Legitimized Undemocratic Systems in the Past?
Has the Judicial System Legitimized Undemocratic Systems in the Past? Introduction – Democracy and the Rule of Law Owing to constant unconstitutional behaviors in the past, […]
Is There A Place For Morality In The Rule Of Law?
Is There A Place For Morality In The Rule Of Law? This writing explores the question of rule of law and morality: what we mean by […]
Impact Of Sughran Bibi Case On Criminal Justice System Of Pakistan
Impact Of Sughran Bibi Case On Criminal Justice System Of Pakistan Situational Analysis Pakistan’s Constitution adheres to the principle of the rule of law. Accordingly, it […]
The Case of Colonel Joseph in Light of International Law
The Case of Colonel Joseph in Light of International Law I- INTRODUCTION In the modern world, the sovereignty of the state is best exercised by applying […]
What is Courting The Law?
Greetings from Courting The Law! We were recently part of a news coverage that named our Founder, Mr. Taimur Malik as a probable candidate for the […]