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

November 1, 2018

Mst. Asia Bibi v. The State etc. (Death Sentence for Blasphemy Quashed)

Date of hearing: 8.10.2018 Court: Supreme Court of Pakistan (Appellate Jurisdiction) Name: Criminal Appeal No. 39-L Of 2015 (Mst. Asia Bibi v. The State etc.) Judges […]
September 25, 2018

Mahera Sajid v. Police Station Shalimar (court fines police officers for inaction in case of enforced disappearance)

Date of hearing: 11-05-2018. Court: Islamabad High Court, Islamabad (Judicial Department) Judges present: Athar Minallah, J. Name of case: W. P. No.2974/2016 (Mahera Sajid Versus Station […]
August 29, 2017

Writ Petition No.58973 of 2017 (Individuals with criminal record denied recruitment in Punjab Police)

Various petitions against the same respondents were dealt with in this judgment by the Lahore High Court. All petitioners applied for the position of Head constables […]
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 […]