No more military courts
Accprding to official sources, the government has decided to table a bill to extend the ‘exceptional’ use of military courts for another three years. Reportedly, the draft amendment would give…
Working with the municipality
Working in a Canadian company in Ottawa, Canada, in the early seventies I was so eager to see snowfall. Having grown up in Karachi and never having the privilege to…
In the line of justice
The concept of military justice has evolved over centuries, forming a cornerstone of a nation’s ability to uphold discipline within its armed forces and maintain national security. The military courts,…
Off the streets and on the list
In a crucial milestone for the nation, Pakistan is preparing to launch its first-ever National Sex Offenders Register this November, signalling a firm commitment to combat sexual violence. Women and…
FATF evaluations
India’s progress in combating illicit finance was brought into focus on September 18, 2024, with the release of the Mutual Evaluation Report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This…
Myths about ‘military justice’
ON Oct 23, 2023, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling. In a short order, detailed reasons for which have not yet been published, the SC held provisions of the…
Justice, not vengeance
ON Thursday, the administrative judge of Anti-Terrorism Courts, Lahore, directed handing over the custody of 16 people arrested in relation to the May 9 riots to the military for trial…
How to prosecute terror
In 2023, the conviction rate for terrorism-related cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was dismally low, reflecting several complex challenges which have to be addressed to overcome the root cause of…
Mental health rights
SOME years ago, in a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court issued a transformative decision in the Safia Bano case, significantly advancing the integration of mental health considerations into the country’s…
Lessons from illusionary revolutions
Amid escalating student-led protests and mounting unrest, Bangladesh’s long-serving Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina Wazed, was compelled to resign and flee the country, highlighting deep dissatisfaction with her administration. The unrest,…
