Recently, I heard an argument presented in a TV talk show that the women elected on reserved seats in federal and provincial legislatures are not eligible to contest the election for the top slot of their respective assembly because these women are nominated, and not elected, members of the assembly. Through this article, I would make an effort to elucidate …
Read More »Remarriage without intervening marriage (Halala)
The concept of halala has always been a debatable issue in Muslim societies. Many people get misled by different discussions on the subject. Through this article, I have made an effort to examine the legal and Islamic positions on this topic in order to elucidate the topic and I hope that people don’t get confused on the issue anymore. Mode …
Read More »20 Amendment: A Step Towards Transparency in Politics
How the 20th amendment in the constitution of Pakistan can be proved beneficial for the stability and continuity of democracy It is a great achievement by the parliament to get passed its proposed amendment in article 224 and introduce article 224-A in the constitution. It will be a step towards transparency in the selection of the care taker prime minister …
Read More »Does Ruling Elite Enjoy Absolute Immunity?
The democracy and absolute immunity cannot be said in a same breath. If we are a democratic country, not a kingdom or a dictatorship then how can we speak of immunities to the ruling elite of our country and what is the purpose of immunity clause. i.e. article 248 in our constitution. Let us discuss the nature of immunities and …
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