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Rule 17 Compassionate Appointments: Can Children of Government Employees Still Get a Government Job? Latest Lahore High Court Judgment Explained
The question of whether the children of government employees are still entitled to government employment under Rule 17 has remained one of the most debated legal issues in recent years. A recent judgment authored by Justice Faisal Zaman Khan of the Lahore High Court...
Justice, Due Process, and the Dangers of Extrajudicial Killings
Imagine a young girl enters a shop and never comes out. Five people are present inside the premises. Serious allegations emerge that the child was taken to an upper floor, sexually assaulted, and murdered. Understandably, the public demands answers and justice....
Religious Processions, Public Assemblies and Constitutional Rights: Lahore High Court Clarifies the Law
A significant constitutional matter came before the Multan Bench of the Lahore High Court concerning the right to organize a religious procession during the month of Muharram. The petitioner, Syed Wasi Haider, sought permission to organize an 8th Muharram procession...
Sargodha Tragedy: The Murder of Seven-Year-Old Manta and the Debate Over Justice
On June 22, 2026, a tragic incident shook the city of Sargodha and left the entire nation grieving. A seven year old girl named Mantiha, a second, grade student, went missing after visiting a local grocery store and was later found dead under horrifying circumstances....
Pakistan’s New Telecom Tower Law 2026: Can You Really Be Fined Rs. 50 Million for Refusing a Mobile Tower?
Recently, social media and electronic media have been flooded with claims that anyone who refuses to allow a telecom company to install a tower on their property can be fined Rs. 50 million. Unfortunately, much of the discussion surrounding this law has been based on...
Property or Police Station? Punjab’s New Anti-Land Grabbing Law Brings Major Reforms in 2026
You may have heard the phrase, "Give a kiss or go to the police station." But in 2025, Punjab introduced a new reality: "Give back the property or go to the police station." This phrase became popular when Deputy Commissioners, through Dispute Resolution Committees,...
How Do Forensic Experts Determine the Time of Death?
Have you ever watched a crime investigation show and wondered how forensic doctors can tell whether a person died 12 hours ago, three days ago, or even several weeks ago? Determining the time of death is one of the most important aspects of forensic pathology. Medical...
Can Pakistan’s Situation Improve Through Killings? A Debate on Crime, Encounters, and Justice
A recent statement by former Organized Crime Unit head Captain (Retd.) Liaqat Ali has sparked widespread debate across Pakistan. During an interview, he reportedly suggested that "if a thousand people were killed, the country would improve." The comment immediately...
CCD’s Negligence Devastates a Family: 9-Year-Old Girl Killed in Chakwal Police Shooting
A tragic incident in Chakwal has once again raised serious questions about law enforcement practices and the use of force by police agencies. What began as a family's journey home ended in heartbreak when a Counter Crime Department (CCD) operation resulted in the...
The Motorway Rape Case That Changed Pakistan’s Criminal Justice System
In 2013, a gang rape case occurred in Bahawalnagar, Pakistan. One of the accused, Abid Malhi, managed to evade conviction and remained free. Seven years later, that failure of justice would have devastating consequences. In September 2020, a Pakistani-French woman was...