The Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (ATA, 1997), per section 6 of the Act, is applicable to the acts of terrorism defined therein committed by any person. However, there is a special law on the subject providing for the criminal justice system of juveniles i.e. Juvenile Justice System Act, 2018 (JJSA, 2018). As per general principles of […]
Author: Laiba Imran
The writer is currently a final year law student at Pakistan college of law. She deputy director/ research fellow at Technology Law research society.
Religion and Politics
Religious conflict has played an important part in shaping mortal history, particularly in the last many decades with the proliferation of ethnoreligious violence. This examines the development of the relationship between religion and politics and also analyzes how leaders manipulate religion to gain political power. styles of cooptation include using religious tradition and symbolism, impacting […]
Blasphemy in Pakistan: A complex nexus of religion, politics, and human rights
Blasphemy politics and laws in Pakistan have long been a contentious and highly sensitive issue and allegations of blasphemy have had serious repercussions, including violence and casualties. The book “Sharia and State in Pakistan: Blasphemy Politics,” by Farhat Haq, illuminates the political and historical ramifications of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws. Political maneuvering, legal systems, and religious […]
‘I have no evidence against senior army officer,’ Imran Khan informs investigators
‘I have no evidence against a senior army officer,’ says Imran Khan. In his vehement statements, the former prime minister and PTI chairman made accusations against a senior intelligence official and even used derogatory language. Khan, who has been charged in more than 100 cases since losing his position as prime minister, acknowledged that he […]
ICC World Cup 2023 – Schedule, Squads, and matches
The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule is the focus of attention because it is widely believed that it will be the most anticipated event of the current year. The proposed ICC World Cup 2023 itinerary has been finalized by the ICC, although the sport’s governing body has not yet made an announcement. England and New […]
Fact check: Is Asim Azhar going to marry Merub Ali?
Is Asim Azhar going to marry Merub Ali? The power couple of Pakistan’s entertainment sector, Asim Azhar and Merub Ali, may soon be getting married. The singer-actress team, who has the internet at their fingertips, is prepared to move their romance forward, but they are just waiting for one thing. The Parisian actress claimed during […]
Why is Pakistan paying Russia in Chinese currency?
Pakistan paid for its first government-to-government import of discounted Russian crude oil in Chinese yuan, signaling a dramatic shift in its US dollar-dominated export payments strategy. Why is Pakistan paying Russia in Chinese currency? As Pakistan faces an economic crisis with an acute balance of payments problem and the prospect of default on its external […]
Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 13 June 2023
KARACHI: Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 13 June 2023 is Rs. 224,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal in the local bullion market. This is the Gold Price in Pakistan for 24-karat as per different sources in the local bullion market in Karachi or Multan. It is pertinent to mention that Gold Rates are usually the […]