“Echoes of East Pakistan: The Unrest in Balochistan – A Path Toward Separation?”
The august 25/26, 2024 massacre where armed man killed more than dozens of people in attacks on Quetta Taftan highway Balochistan, perpetrated by terrorists, has sparked intense debate among both government authorities and the public. It was started with execution style killing of 23 travelers in Musakhail District in the Northeast of Balochistan province of […]
Cheques: A Safe and Effective Way to Lend Money
Cheques are a widely used financial instrument that offer a secure and convenient way to transfer funds. They are considered negotiable instruments, meaning they can be transferred from one person to another. When you lend money to someone using a cheque, you have several legal remedies available to protect your interests. Understanding Cheques A cheque […]
Guide to Seeking Maintenance in Pakistan: Interim & Final Maintenance
Article 17A of the Family Courts Act deals with the suits for maintenance for the wife and/or the child. It sets out rules and procedural guidelines for the family courts while deciding such suits. It has two sections, which we will be looking at in detail:Section 1: Interim Maintenance● What is Interim Maintenance?Interim maintenance is […]
A Guide to Trademark Protection in Pakistan
Intellectual property (IP) has become an essential asset for businesses in a world where creativity and innovation are the driving forces behind corporate success. All works of literature, art, inventions, designs, names, symbols, and pictures utilized in trade are considered intellectual property. It includes a range of rights that let people and companies safeguard and […]
Steps in a Criminal Case in Pakistan
In the criminal justice system in our country, it is the job of the prosecution to prove the case against the alleged offender and such burden does not shift from prosecution even if the accused takes up any plea and fails in it. Criminal cases in our legal system are a crucial part of ensuring […]
How to take action against Police in Pakistan?
The volume of people in our society persistently complain about police behavior in their sensitive criminal matters. The public of this state has been harassed and oppressed by this cruel behavior. Numerous citizens didn’t register crimes due to their Stone Age system. Under the Police Order 2002, Section 155 empowers citizens to complain following misconduct […]
Private Complaint vs. FIR: Understanding Criminal Procedure in Pakistan
What is First Information Report (FIR): An FIR is a first information report that a Station House Officer is duty-bound to register under section 154 of CRPC when information regarding the occurrence of a cognizable offense is conveyed to him. It is important to note that SHO is under a legal obligation to register an […]
Void and Voidable Contracts in Pakistan?
A contract is an agreement that is enforceable by law .In the past, contracts were just simple barter systems, according to which one party would trade something for goods or services of equal value from another party. But things have changed since then. No one can enforce void contracts, but parties can cancel voidable ones […]
PAKISTANI LAWS WHICH ARE AGAINST SHARIAH
Pakistan, as an Islamic Republic, has a legal system founded on Islamic principles. However, there are instances where specific regulations and laws differ from Shariah (Islamic law). This disparity is typically caused by the coexistence of colonial history, international responsibilities, and contemporary societal needs. This article examines certain Pakistani laws that are in contradiction with […]
How amendments work in Pakistani Constitution? key features of 21st amendment in Constitution of Pakistan,1973?
The Pakistani Constitution, adopted in 1973, is a dynamic document that has undergone several amendments to adapt to the evolving needs of the nation. The Amendment ProcessTo amend the Constitution, a rigorous process is outlined: Initiation: A bill proposing amendments can originate in either the National Assembly or the Senate. Two-thirds Majority: The bill […]
