Malik Muhammad Ashraf

Pakistan-sponsored resolution on “Universal Realization of the Right of the People to Self-determination” has been adopted by the UN General Assembly with consensus. The resolution reaffirms unequivocal support for right to self-determination for people under foreign occupation, colonial domination and subjugation and calls upon states responsible for such acts to cease immediately their military intervention, […]

There are no two opinions about the fact that whatever transpired in Islamabad on 26th of November should not have happened and political issues should have been settled through political means to avoid the debilitating impact of this turmoil on the already fragile economy and moving towards the much need political stability in the country. […]

The climate change phenomenon triggered by green-house gases by the industrialized nations is being billed as the biggest threat to the dwellers of the earth. It is believed that if this threat is not adequately addressed it might have devastating consequences not only for the poor countries which are suffering for no fault of theirs […]

In June this year, the US Congress passed a resolution with 368-7 votes reflecting bipartisan support which expressed concern over the state of human rights in Pakistan and the conduct of the 2024 general elections demanding a free and fair probe into allegations of rigging. This indiscretion by the US Congress was a blatant violation […]

The formation of the United Nations after the end of World War II with the ostensible objective of preventing future wars and resolving conflicts between nations through peaceful means has miserably failed to achieve its vowed objectives. The reasons for this failure are inherent in flaws in the charter and structure of the UNSC. Since […]

Lahore High Court Bar Association, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI), Jamaat Islami (JI) and a lawyer from Malakand Muhammad Anas have challenged the 26th Amendment in the Supreme Court of Pakistan contending that it vitiated the basic structure of the constitution which was a forbidden area for the parliament. A similar petition has been filed before the […]

On Friday 25th October Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa finally said adieu to the highest judicial forum (SC) when a traditional ceremony of full court reference was held to acknowledge his services, leadership and dedication to upholding the integrity of judiciary. However, the occasion was marred by the absence of six judges including Justice Mansoor […]

According to the Indian Independence Act, the rulers of princely states were given the choice to freely accede to either India or Pakistan, or to remain independent. However, Lord Mountbatten while speaking to the Chamber of Princes on June 25, 1947 said “The Indian Independence Act releases the States from all their obligations to the […]

Democracy thrives and gains strength when the political parties vying for winning the franchise of the people show unflinching respect for the constitution and law of the land, pursue their political objectives in consonance with the internationally recognized norms of democratic behaviour and ruling and opposition parties show respect for each other’s mandate besides have […]

Regrettably, there are no two opinions about the fact that we have become an extremely polarized society. It is a permeating reality in all spheres of national life. Thanks to the policies of self-aggrandizement pursued by our politicians. The intensity of the problem can be gauged from the fact that even the higher judiciary has […]