Disguised sanctions The provisions for judges’ transfer are inconsistent with international standards. Updated 15 Nov, 2025 08:46am
Basic structure, again The temptation to find judicial solutions to political problems should be resisted. Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:45am
Kelsen’s return We don’t even have a draft for the ‘constitutional court’. Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Can judges speak? There are broad and important areas about which judges have a duty to speak. Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:48am
‘Scandalising’ contempt In the most serious cases, the option of civil defamation and action under other relevant statutory laws also exists. Published 30 May, 2024 08:40am
An inclusive judiciary While the detailed deliberations of the JCP need not be made public, the reasons for selecting certain candidates for nomination must be disclosed. Updated 11 May, 2024 08:56am
Rule by law ‘The rule of law’ is being weaponised, taking on whatever meaning that fits the political objectives of those invoking it. Published 20 Apr, 2024 06:10am
Myths about ‘military justice’ It is incorrect to suggest the Supreme Court has given a ‘lenient’ option to ‘terrorists and anti-state actors’. Updated 21 Dec, 2024 02:26pm
‘Missing’ politicians The ‘disappearances’ — and later ‘reappearances’ — are not isolated events. Updated 26 Oct, 2023 10:17am
‘Internal’ independence Chief justices have grossly misused their powers by assigning politically significant cases to a handful of judges to the exclusion of others. Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:20am
Judicial independence? There are concerns that judicial independence has been weaponised to shield superior courts from accountability. Updated 09 Sep, 2023 10:15am
Punjab Drama Act The extensive nature of the crackdown against theatres and public performances should concern us all. Updated 02 Sep, 2023 08:34am
Justice, not vengeance A duly reasoned, written judgement is an essential component of a fair trial. Updated 27 May, 2023 09:18am
Paterfamilias? Through a series of judgements, SC made CJP’s recommendations for judicial appointments virtually binding on president. Updated 06 Aug, 2022 08:59am
Little progress against torture There have been many regressive developments since the CAT committee’s review of Pakistan’s record. Published 26 Jun, 2021 06:28am
Mixed signals on rights Government officials continue to call human rights standards alien to Pakistan’s ground realities. Updated 06 May, 2021 09:12am
What are rape myths and why are they far from harmless? Prime Minister Imran Khan received widespread castigation for implying that sexual violence was caused by obscenity. Published 20 Apr, 2021 09:30am
SOCIETY: CHALLENGING RAPE MYTHS Prime Minister Imran Khan received widespread castigation for implying that sexual violence was caused by obscenity and a lack... Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:57am
Allocation of cases Assigning cases shouldn’t weaken judicial independence. Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:53am
Twists and turns in PTI’s legal battle for survival The foreign funding case is more than just a legal question. Updated 27 Jan, 2021 08:07am
