Guardianship laws in Pakistan are a crucial component of the legal system, designed to regulate the care, custody, and management of minors’ persons and property. These laws aim to safeguard the welfare of children while balancing parental rights, societal norms,…
Family laws in Pakistan govern personal relationships, rights, and responsibilities within the family. These laws encompass marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, child custody, guardianship, and protection against domestic abuse. The foundation of Pakistan’s family law system lies in Islamic principles, codified…
In recent years, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has emerged as one of the most discussed reforms in Pakistan’s justice sector. With courts burdened by millions of pending cases and citizens facing years of delay, ADR is seen as a promising…
In recent years, Pakistan’s justice sector has faced increasing pressure due to rising litigation, case backlogs, and delays that often span years—if not decades. Against this backdrop, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has emerged as a vital tool for improving access…
The First Information Report (FIR) is one of the most important components of Pakistan’s criminal justice system. It is the initial step through which police acquire information regarding the commission of a cognizable offence and begin investigation. The purpose of…
Family Courts in Pakistan play an essential role in resolving sensitive matters such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, dower, custody and guardianship. These courts were established under the West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964 with the objective of providing quick and…
The legal profession today stands at a defining moment in its long and dignified history. As society undergoes rapid technological, economic, and social transformation, the expectations placed on lawyers continue to expand. While the fundamentals of advocacy remain grounded in…