Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is an important institution established under the Constitution of Pakistan. Article 218 (3) of the Constitution states that it shall be the duty of the ECP to organize and conduct the election and to make such arrangements as are necessary to ensure that the election is conducted honestly, justly, […]

Cybercrime is criminal activity that either targets or uses a computer, a computer network or a networked device. In a broader definition, any crime done with the help of a computer and a network is known as cybercrime. Cybercrimes are increasing with every single day in every country including in Pakistan. Most cybercrimes are committed […]

Like many other countries in world, the federal government in Pakistan is legally empowered to issue proclamation of emergency or governor’s rule’ in different situations, like if the country faces a threat of war or external aggression, financial emergency, or internal disturbances beyond the control of a provincial government. However, the authority to impose governor’s […]

On September 25, 2015, 193 countries of the UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Development Agenda. The world leaders during the said high-level meeting pledged to transform the world by adopting ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)’ with the idea to work together in partnership to fight against hunger, deprivation, illness and discrimination in […]

There are certain constitutional and statutory offices in Pakistan wherein appointees cannot be removed from their respective positions except through a process to be followed for their removal as prescribed under articles 209, 210 and 2011 of the Constitution. One of such offices among them is the office of chief election commissioner. The mandate and […]

A sound public policy-making process is always founded in high-quality decisions at the top government level and then to have strong follow-up, a time-bound implementation strategy is devised. The salient features of a successful public policy always require empowerment, accuracy, openness, public participation, transparency, legitimacy and proper time limit execution. Public policies can generally be […]

One has to accept that our arbitration and mediation laws, court procedures, dispute resolution and mechanism for enforcement of different types of contracts including commercial and investment in Pakistan are not only week and time taking but also outdated and far behind the international standards. On average, it takes 1,071 days to settle a commercial […]

No country can prosper without having the zero tolerance against corruption and corrupt practices. Unfortunately, Pakistan’s standing in corruption in world index is very poor. Despite passing of 75 years of independence, we as a nation have not been able to decide a common and comprehensive legislation with firm commitment and strong implementation mechanism for […]

Safeguarding the dignity and decorum of courts and the administration of justice is inevitable for upholding the rule of law in every country. To maintain such dignity and decorum, every country has designed certain legislations, which are called the contempt of court law. Generally, the courts everywhere in the world show reluctance and judicial restraint […]

Parliamentary privilege is a legal immunity enjoyed by members of certain legislatures in which the legislators are protected against civil or criminal liability for actions done or statements made in the course of their legislative duties. Parliamentary privilege or immunity is a great advantage for the freedom of parliamentary debates and proceedings from the question […]