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 […]
Proposed Amendments and Military Act on July 21, 2023The 1952-enacted Pakistan Army Act is used to prosecute military personnel according to the military’s judicial system. The Act is designed to bring charges against soldiers and people who are anyhow associated with the armed forces. The Field General Court Martial is the name of the military tribunal that hears cases brought under the statute. […]
Full court hearing is the option on July 7, 2023A full court hearing is one that takes place in front of all the judges who are currently available. There has been much legal debate and controversy for the last one year for composition of a full court or not full court with reference to the cases initiated or filed under 184(3) of the Constitution […]
Extension of National Assembly term on June 20, 2023The lower chamber of Pakistan’s Parliament, the National Assembly, has a five-year term. The National Assembly shall continue for a term of five years beginning on the day of its first sitting and shall stand dissolved at the end of its term, unless sooner dissolved, in accordance with Article 52 of the Constitution. In addition, […]
Pakistan’s Economic Challenges and Way Forward on June 11, 2023Even though Pakistan’s economic crisis in 2022-2023 is a recurring factor in the country’s political unrest, it has a history of ignoring the nation’s true issues, which include poor governance, a broken judicial system, outdated laws, complicated tax system, lack of transparency, duplication in the government system, ineffective bureaucracy, improper use of our human, natural […]
Civilians Under Military Laws on May 24, 2023Military justice is a distinct legal system that applies to members of armed forces and, in some cases, civilians. Throughout numerous countries and times, including the First and Second World Wars, military courts have been used to adjudicate civilians for a very long time. Examples include the Ancient and Mediaeval Periods, Post-Colonial Periods, and Contemporary […]
Criminal Justice System on May 20, 2023A strong criminal justice system is necessary to maintain social fairness and ensure social order. It consists of a range of institutions, laws, and customs designed to prevent crime, punish offenders, and protect people’s rights and safety. The existence of a strong and efficient criminal justice system deters potential offenders from committing crimes. It may […]