November 15, 2023

UK Parliamentarians To Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Today

LONDON: Members of the UK House of Commons are likely to vote on Wednesday on an amendment brought by the Scottish National Party on an immediate […]
November 3, 2023

Schools Warned Against Smog Laxity

The District Education Authority warned on Thursday that legal action would be taken against the heads and administrators of schools ignoring the anti-smog standard operating procedures […]
June 13, 2023

First woman set to lead judiciary in 755 years of England and Wales

Lady Chief Justice? The judiciary of England and Wales is to be headed by a woman for the first time in 755 years. Dame Victoria Sharp, […]
May 18, 2023

Time for Stocktaking

PAKISTAN’S per capita carbon emissions have been declining, mainly due to the country’s rapidly increasing population and decreasing economic growth rate. The population has exceeded 246 […]
May 16, 2023

Leveraging COP28

AS we gear up for the 28th Conference of Parties (COP) in December 2023, it is important to remember that laggard momentum is no longer an […]
April 3, 2023

How AI ‘revolution’ is shaking up journalism

PARIS: Journalists had fun last year asking the shiny new AI chatbot ChatGPT to write their columns, most concluding that the bot was not good enough […]

Case Reports

September 8, 2018

Human Rights Case No. 20171-B of 2018 (Order to officially refer to Christians as ‘Masihi’ instead of ‘Esai’)

Date of hearing: 11.05.2018 Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan (Original Jurisdiction) Present: Mr. Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, HCJ MR. JUSTICE IJAZ UL AHSAN Name: Human Rights […]
June 26, 2018

Muhammad Latif versus The State etc (bail denied to individual who ran over a police officer with his truck)

Case No. Crl. Misc. No.156603-B of 2018 LAHORE HIGH COURT LAHORE The petitioner, through this petition, sought post arrest bail for a case registered against him […]
February 12, 2026

Muhammad Ali Meher and another v. The State

Muhammad Ali Meher and another v. The State SCMR 1584 (SC), Criminal Petition No 201-K of 2023, 11 June 2024. Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan Judges […]
March 7, 2026

The Crime Control Department: A Legal and Reformist Appraisal

Keywords: Separation of Powers, Judicial Oversight, Extra-Judicial, Authoritarian Legalism, Shadow Justice The article sheds light on the theory of separation of power by describing the roles […]
March 4, 2026

Legal Accountability Amidst AI Innovation vs Protection of Human Rights: A Delicate Balance

Abstract: This article examines the fundamental tensions between artificial intelligence innovation and the protection of human rights within contemporary legal frameworks. Recent changings and advancements in […]
March 1, 2026

Marital Rape in Pakistan: A Silent Crisis

Introduction: Marital rape can be defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse between spouses. A spouse pushing for sex after a clear refusal is rape, regardless of vows. […]
March 4, 2026

The Legal Status of Student Unions in Pakistan

Student unions have historically played a vital role in shaping political consciousness, leadership skills and democratic values among young people. In Pakistan, however the status of […]
March 1, 2026

Rethinking Liability for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems in Pakistan

The advancement of modern technologies such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), drones, biometric systems, and algorithm-driven decision-making tools has significantly transformed societies. These technologies enhance safety and […]
March 1, 2026

Basant 2026: Culture Revived or Risk Repeated?

Basant is a springtime Punjabi festival primarily associated with flying kites. It was banned for 19 years and was recently celebrated on 6, 7, and 8 […]