Mispricing the volatility regime?
That’s the market’s dilemma with Trump’s second coming. While some optimistic investors may still dream of a “Trump put” redux, the man clearly isn’t reading from the same script. His…
Jurisprudential void
JUDGES in Pakistan’s constitutional courts are not referred to as ‘textualists’ or ‘purposivists’ or ‘living constitutionalists’ or even ‘common-good constitutionalists’. These characterisations are immaterial. The judges, in our context, are…
Western jurisprudence in the eyes of historical school
Great German philosopher Immanuel Kant believed that there existed certain eternal and immutable principles governing and making of law [through these principles], and law making was to be judged in…
A mispronounced life
It is becoming obvious that they, our rulers, are incredibly more confused about how to bridge our social deficits than they are about the economy. And the truth is that…
Legal system in the eyes of modern analytical jurisprudence
According to the analytical jurists, a legal system consists of a combination of rules. These rules have important functions like laying down the obligations and creating rights. There are other…
Triple legal blows
THREE key verdicts from the Constitutional Bench have again stoked fears about judicial capture under the 26th Amendment. The decisions may not be legally strong but observers say they suit…
Bankers’ bonanza or policy blunder?
EVERY month, millions of overseas Pakistanis send money home to support families, invest in property, or simply stay connected with their roots. These remittances, now a cornerstone of Pakistan’s balance-of-payments,…
Billionaire rage
The Supreme Court’s first chief justice, John Jay, would have empathized with the billionaires who’ve been freaking out ever since Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for mayor of New…
The shadow of neo-Zionism
In a tragic twist of history, the Jewish people, once liberated from Babylonian captivity by a Persian king, now find themselves locked in a destructive confrontation with the heirs of…
Environmental justice
Environmental justice refers to the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, in the development, implementation, andenforcement of environmental laws and policies.…
