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Speaking the Truth Comes at a Cost: The Case of SI Amar Shujaat Wattoo
“I say what I see. That makes me a troublemaker in my city.” These words perfectly describe what recently happened to Sub-Inspector Amar Shujaat Wattoo, a police officer linked to Faisalabad, who chose to speak openly about a serious flaw in Punjab’s investigation...
Punjab Defamation Act 2024: A Powerful Law Against False Information
In today’s digital age, false information spreads faster than truth. A single allegation, post, or statement can destroy reputations, businesses, and mental peace within minutes. Recognizing this growing threat, the Government of Punjab introduced a landmark law: The...
When Love Turns Into Legal Vulnerability: A Wake-Up Call for Women
In many cases, relationships begin with hope and trust, but sometimes they end in silence, abandonment, and legal uncertainty. This is one such story that highlights why awareness, documentation, and legal protection matter deeply for women. A young woman in her early...
Why Is Pakistan’s Army Strong but Its Political, Judicial, and Police Systems Weak?
It is often said that the Pakistan Army is among the strongest militaries in the world. In global military rankings among approximately 145 countries, Pakistan consistently ranks near the top tier. Yet, when we look at the rankings of political stability, judicial...
When Truth Needs a Body: A Tragic Reflection on Justice, Negligence, and Human Dignity in Punjab
A heartbreaking incident recently emerged from Lahore’s historic Bhati Gate area, where a young girl reportedly fell into an open sewer. What followed was not just a rescue failure, it became a painful example of how institutions sometimes respond only after...
When Speaking Truth Becomes a Crime: Defending Eman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha
In recent days, a deeply troubling statement has circulated on social media: the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association reportedly declared that he does not consider Eman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to be “real lawyers,” and that whatever punishment they...
Understanding Pakistan’s Constitutional Amendments: From the 26th to the Proposed 27th Amendment
Pakistan’s Constitution, officially called The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, is the supreme law of the country. Commonly referred to as the Aain-e-Pakistan, it defines how the state functions: the powers of the President, Prime Minister,...
Acquitted Means Innocent: Lahore High Court Declares Showing Cleared FIRs on Police Character Certificates Illegal
In Pakistan, thousands of people suffer lifelong consequences from criminal cases they never committed. Sometimes FIRs are registered out of ego, revenge, caste conflicts, or personal vendettas, not because a real crime occurred, but to harass, intimidate, and...
When the Law Targets the Poor: The Tragedy of Shoulder Sellers in Pakistan
In a country already struggling with unemployment, inflation, and rising poverty, one would expect the law to protect those who are simply trying to survive. Unfortunately, recent actions against shoulder sellers tell a very different story. Shoulder selling refers to...
Shouting to Lahore Won’t Build Nations
Recently, I came across a video where an Indian army officer is seen training his soldiers, telling them to shout so loudly that their voices should reach Lahore. On the other side of the border, Pakistani soldiers are taught to stomp their boots so hard that India...