What judicial reforms?
Pakistan’s judicial system is mired with inefficiencies, delays and lack of access to justice. Over the years, these issues have undermined public trust and hindered the effective delivery of justice.…
Judicial reforms or executive control?
It is hardly a secret that the current political flux the country is in relates to the proposed constitutional amendment. The contours of the amendment are unclear but what can…
Judicial reforms needed
The early demise of Quaid-e-Azam and the unfortunate assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan delayed the formulation of Pakistan’s constitution, delivering the first severe blow to the newly formed state. In…
Judicial reforms can’t wait
At the core of the contentious debate over the much-criticized constitutional amendment bill is the necessity to preserve the sanctity and independence of the judiciary. Concerns have been raised that…
Judicial reforms: now or never(Part–II)
Under the social contract, the people are the real sovereign. In our polity, the balance of power has totally shifted towards the judiciary that controls not only the executive but…
Judicial reforms: Now or never (Part-I)
The constitution is the body of doctrines and practices that form the fundamental organizing principles of a political state. The general idea of a constitution originated with the Greeks and…
What are the judicial reforms about?
‘May you live in interesting times’ is a famous curse in the Chinese tradition. It appears that we have been hexed with this curse and cannot find the spell to…
Vital judicial reforms
The Supreme Court, of course, has the responsibility of ensuring that our government never oversteps its proper bounds or violates the rights of individuals. But the Court must also recognize…
Judicial reforms
Our civil justice system is marred with so many problems that it is finding it nearly impossible to effectively perform its tasks. There are several major causes behind the dismal…
Judicial reforms
Why is Pakistan’s justice system perceived to be a ‘weak’ system? Why is it failing to safeguard the lives and property of citizens and protect contracts to boost the economy?…
