Article 62(1)(f): weak democracy brings weak judgementsBy: Javed Qazi on April 20, 2018Finally, the Article 62(1)(f) has been interpreted by the five judges bench of the Supreme Court, which has construed it widely. This is against the universally accepted rules of interpretation which say that any subjective text or its implied context which enhances disproportionate punishment shall be construed narrowly and limited in order to curtail its unfair effects. Even the honourable … [Read more...] about Article 62(1)(f): weak democracy brings weak judgements
Tackling rape menaceBy: Naeem Tahir on April 20, 2018In February 2018, the tragic story of an under ten years old Zainab hit the headlines. Zainab was raped, murdered and thrown in a garbage dump in the city of Kasur. Civil society, media persons, almost every one, was shocked. In the media some were genuinely concerned and disturbed and many used it as a sensation for ‘ratings’ and for advertisement revenue on electronic media. Zainab was an … [Read more...] about Tackling rape menace
Is diplomatic immunity above the law?By: Fizza Ali on April 19, 2018The successful adoption of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations is famously hailed across the globe as the landmark of highest significance when it comes to the codification of international law. It was marked as the first significant codification of any international instrument ever since the United Nations was established. The preamble to the Vienna Convention reflected the … [Read more...] about Is diplomatic immunity above the law?
Can we ban killer robots?By: S Mubashir Noor on April 19, 2018One of the most sobering and ironic challenges for humanity in the 21st century is how to kill one another while retaining the essence of what it means to be human, which is why over the millennia of warfare we have conjured a surplus of excuses for taking the life of others. Right up to the nuclear age and its potential for levelling entire nations in one hit, a human brain with all its … [Read more...] about Can we ban killer robots?
The bottle is new this timeBy: Muhammad Hani on April 19, 2018The country is heading towards the most heeding and gritty elections since 1971, as the incumbent PMLN government finishes its five-year term on May 31 this year. With elections around the corner, the conscious of many lawmakers have awoken as the elections are just around the corner. In retrospection, many electable swing their loyalties before elections with the expected mainstream party in … [Read more...] about The bottle is new this time
The contempt of ParliamentBy: Hina Mahar Nadeem on April 19, 2018Earlier, the governments were sent home; now, only the elected prime ministers are. ‘My lords’ of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan have played a paramount role in making the fate and history of this nation. And that role continues till day. In the 20th century, they acted via Salus populi suprema lex esto; while the 21st century is the era of contempt of court and suo moto actions for … [Read more...] about The contempt of Parliament
Content and discontentBy: Zahaid Rehman on April 18, 2018The Chief of Army Staff’s (COAS) comments criticising the Pakhtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) — an entirely organic movement demanding the protection of rights and liberties of the people most affected by terrorism — echoes the comments of right-wing conspiracy theorists such as Zaid Hamid and others on social media. Accusing the protests of being engineered and undermining country’s sacrifices has … [Read more...] about Content and discontent
The compromise on mental healthBy: Shehr Bano Kazmi on April 18, 2018There is a quote that says, “Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.” We all talk about physical health; we see the advertisements on television about diabetes, obesity, Aids, and what not. But do we ever see an advertisement regarding depression, anxiety or any other mental health issue? Our mental health is as important as our … [Read more...] about The compromise on mental health
Musings on alienation, roots and civilisationBy: Raja Rafi on April 18, 2018Over the past few years, I have gone through a transformation that has fundamentally shaken me to the core. In my attempts to get to United States from Pakistan and pursue greener academic pastures, I have also traversed the path of going from ‘East’ to ‘West.’ It is partly because of the cultural adjustments that I have had to endure, and also in part because of the deafening isolation of life in … [Read more...] about Musings on alienation, roots and civilisation
Health promises: comparative analysis of political manifestosBy: Junaid Zahid on April 18, 2018Promises are always the upfront of what Political Parties’ Manifestos are representing. The promises included Rejuvenate the economy, Metro Bus Service in Karachi, separate transport system for Women in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and many more. After the election 2013, Results gave us three structured Political Parties governing the three different provinces of the country, PMLN in Punjab, PPPP in Sindh … [Read more...] about Health promises: comparative analysis of political manifestos
