Pakistan’s constitution

It is now official: a 27th Amendment to Pakistan’s Constitution is indeed in the works. The confirmation came from PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who revealed that both he and…

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, stated that while the constitution of any nation is a revered document, it should not be considered immutable. In a media briefing,…

Pakistan has long failed to recognise a fundamental truth: economic growth and gender equality are inseparable. For decades, women have faced systemic barriers in workplaces — discrimination, harassment, and dismissal…

The right of children to legal identity is a universally acknowledged principle, with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child underscoring its fundamental importance. As a signatory…

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman reaffirmed his party’s commitment to the state and the Constitution of Pakistan on Monday. Speaking at the Pashtun FATA National Consultative Jirga at…

Education is universally recognized as a catalyst for transformative change, particularly for girls who aspire to lead healthier, more productive lives and contribute meaningfully to society. However, the state of…

Democracy’s missing link by Taha Ahmed Khan: After weeks-long back and forth due to deliberations, the entire polity of Pakistan reached a consensus on the 26th Amendment. It may not…

26th Amendment: the good, bad and ugly by Jahanzeb Sukhera: After months of political drama, the Constitution (twenty-sixth Amendment) Act 2024 has received the president’s assent, officially amending Pakistan’s constitution.…

Justice is the soul of a government. The term ‘access to justice’, as understood and used, means approaching judicial institutions for expeditious and inexpensive redress of a wrong committed to…

A new constitutional crisis has erupted in Pakistan on Sunday when President Arif Alvi said through a statement that he did not sign the Official Secrets Amendment Bill 2023 and…