PECA and children; Part – II
The court has also been tasked with responsibilities under the 2023 amendment. Under Section 44 and 2 (ix) of PECA 2016, designated courts for electronic crimes were notified in consultation…
Anti-rape crises cells: rules and beyond
The Ministry of Law and Justice (MoLJ) has recently notified the Anti-Rape (Crises Cell and Medico-Legal) Rules 2022 under the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act 2021. Let us travel through…
Understanding the Dua case [Part – II]
The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 unequivocally defines a child as someone under the age of 16 while provisions of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 stipulate that children under the age…
Procedures for policing
Whether there is a ‘strict’ lockdown or a ‘relaxed’ one, there is a need for clearly outlined standard operating procedures for law enforcement personnel enforcing either version of the lockdown.…
Pakistan’s terrified Christians
The prime minister and people of New Zealand have put before us gold-plated standards of decency, compassion, and firmness against religious terrorism. Their response to last week’s horrific mosque massacres…
Women in the minority
On this International Women’s Day, let us look at the challenges that minority women and girls face, in addition to those of an average Pakistani woman. Gender experts often use…
December 16: critical reflections
Imtiaz Alam Woh Jo Ashab I Tabal o Ilm Ke Daron Per Kitab Aur Qalam Ka Taqaza Lye, Hath Phailaye Ponchay, Magar Lot Ker Ghar Na Aye – Faiz Recalling…
