Trial in absentia on November 28, 2023A trial in absentia is usually considered a last option after all practical measures have been taken to ensure the defendant’s attendance. In the criminal judicial system, a trial in absentia, sometimes referred to as a “in absentia” trial, is a legal action in which the defendant is not physically present in court during their […]
Beginning of a New Era in SC on October 13, 2023There is no doubt that in regard to the Suo Moto proceedings under Article 184(3) of the Constitution and the makeup of the Supreme Court judges benches in light of significant constitutional issues, there has always been a great deal of discussion about the Chief Justice’s authority, procedures, and discretionary powers. These issues have been […]
Cypher Case and Official Secrets Act, 1923 on October 8, 2023The British Government first adopted the Official Secrets Act in 1923 in the Sub-continent in order to protect sensitive information and uphold the credibility of official proceedings. Its main goal was to stop unauthorized exposure of private information that would jeopardize national security. Pakistan implemented the Official Secret Act of 1923 following its independence in […]
SIFC and Future Economic Endeavours on September 26, 2023The founding and development of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) have taken centre stage in Pakistan in an effort to spur economic growth and improve national security. This enormous endeavor aims to inspire confidence in both domestic and foreign investors and draw foreign direct investment, ushering in a crucial change in the economic landscape […]
SIFC and Future Economic Endeavours on September 25, 2023The founding and development of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) have taken centre stage in Pakistan in an effort to spur economic growth and improve national security. This enormous endeavor aims to inspire confidence in both domestic and foreign investors and draw foreign direct investment, ushering in a crucial change in the economic landscape […]
Practice and Procedure Act 2023 and the Way Forward on September 18, 2023Without a doubt, there has always been a lot of debate about the Chief Justice’s authority, procedures, and discretionary powers, particularly in relation to the Suo Moto proceedings under Article 184(3) of the Constitution and the makeup of the Supreme Court judges’ benches in light of crucial constitutional issues. Political parties, bar associations, and the […]
President’s discretion is limited under Article 75 of Constitution on August 28, 2023There is no cavil with this legal proposition that the Parliament is supreme, in charge of passing laws for the country and has the Constitutional right to do so under the Constitution. It has the exclusive power by the guidelines outlined in Article 70 of the Constitution. Whereas Article 75(1) (A) of the Constitution explicitly […]
ECP and Schedule of General Elections on August 19, 2023The Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 has described the role of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in addition to Election Act 2017 under different Articles such as 51, 59, 62, 63, 63A, 113, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 223, 224, 225 and 226 of the Constitution of Pakistan. The duties of (ECP) has […]
Fair and Effective Accountability on August 17, 2023On July 3, 2023, the acting President signed the NAB (Amendment) Ordinance 2023, which included several significant revisions to sections 14-A, 24, 26, 28, 33, and 36 of the National Accountability Bureau Ordinance, 1999. According to Article 89 of 1973 Constitution, the new Ordinance of 2023, which further amends the NAB law, has only 120 […]
Pakistan-China and 10-years of China Pakistan Economic Corridor on August 1, 2023Pakistan was one of the first countries to acknowledge the People’s Republic of China on January 4, 1950, and formally established its diplomatic relations on May 21st, 1951. During the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s visit to Beijing in 1956, a formal friendship deal was established. Thereafter, signing of the air and border land accords as […]