Making laws matter
Over the years, discussions about the ‘deteriorating law and order situation in Pakistan’ have become commonplace. Whilst some blame law-enforcement agencies for failing to do their duty, others trace all…
The making of Marxism
Time has scarcely dulled the power of Karl Marx’s ideas, whose 207th birthday the world marks today (May 5). His vision of a post-capitalist society is the ‘invisible hand’ behind…
Getting the law to work
A recent conviction under the Sindh Domestic Violence Act of 2013 is both a cause for celebration and reflection. Celebration as it shows that justice for domestic violence victims in…
Law of equitable management
Water is life. The birth of human civilisation also owes itself to the assured supply of abundant water from major rivers. It was on the banks of the Tigris–Euphrates river…
OpenAI cites US roots to dodge India courts, but lawyers say case can be heard
OpenAI faces an uphill climb as it argues that Indian courts cannot hear lawsuits about its US-based business in the country, where Telegram has failed with similar defences and US…
FBR: Messing up a messy law
Actus legis nemini facit injurium (A party should not suffer on account of an act or omission by the Court or State functionaries) State V. Asif Adil and others 1997…
Making 2024 count economically
A pivotal year which may become a turning point for Pakistan’s economy, 2024 saw significant progress in achieving macroeconomic stabilisation. The country made strides in controlling inflation, reducing interest rates,…
Bilawal’s Gen Z challenge
If we trace Pakistan’s recent political realignments, one name stands out: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. As the youngest leader of a major political party in Pakistan, Bilawal has consistently proved his…
Legal attacks are slowing SEC rulemaking in crucial election year
Rulemaking at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which hit a record pace early in President Joe Biden’s administration, has slowed significantly as the agency navigates a hostile new legal…
Legal attacks are slowing SEC rulemaking in crucial election year
Rulemaking at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which hit a record pace early in President Joe Biden’s administration, has slowed significantly as the agency navigates a hostile new legal…
