Defining judicial misconduct
SINCE the presidential references filed against Justice Faez Isa and Justice Karim Agha earlier this year, the process of judicial accountability in Pakistan is once again in the spotlight. A…
Broken trust
Development projects are frequently announced, budgets are approved and yet everyday conditions for most citizens show little improvement. Streets remain in poor repair, drainage systems overflow during rains and basic…
Disguised sanctions
THE removal of the requirement of the consent of individual judges for their transfer from one high court to another is one of the most significant changes brought by the…
Employee conduct
THE Industrial and Commercial Employment (Standing Orders) Ordinance, 1968, is the most critical and frequently referred to labour enactment in Pakistan. It contains provisions relating to the classification of workmen,…
Education in a polycrisis
The story of Pakistan’s education is no longer about what is broken, it is about what is collapsing. It is a tale of two crises entwined: the children who never…
Coding conduct
TRADITIONAL Pakistan has long been aware of the destructive nature of coups — the abrupt toppling of political governments and their replacement with autocratic regimes marked by little to no…
Coding conduct
TRADITIONAL Pakistan has long been aware of the destructive nature of coups — the abrupt toppling of political governments and their replacement with autocratic regimes marked by little to no…
The PFM test
Transparency and accountability are the bedrock of any credible public financial system. They determine not only whether government resources are used wisely, but also whether citizens trust their state to…
Judges: to be seen and not heard?
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has recently amended the code of conduct for Supreme Court and high court judges. The SJC derives its powers from Article 211 (8) of the…
A complicated business
CRICKET between India and Pakistan is not just a sporting rivalry. It is a complex conflict shaped by the tortured history of South Asia. Sports, in essence, are a form…
