The images released from the flood still haunt me to this day. The image above depicts two women knee-deep in floodwater in a village. All they wanted was to salvage
Never forgotten in the hearts of Pakistanis Born: 1 April 1936 Died: 10 October 2021 Early Life and Education Dr Qadeer Khan was a Pakistani nuclear physicist and metallurgical engineer.
Extinction… We have all been hearing this word since when? Fifth Grade. But what does extinction mean, actually? When a population is gone? Removed from the face of the planet?
I cannot forget that afternoon. The market was crowded. Shopkeepers were calling out prices, so I moved through small stalls. The environment was filled with the noise of conversations and
Traditional history focuses on the winners, the rulers, and the legislators; court records focus on the ruled. History textbooks are built on treaties, battles, and proclamations — moments curated by
Meaning: Specific law overrides general law. Explanation: When two laws conflict, the more specific rule applies. Frequently used in constitutional and administrative law. Example: A special cybercrime law overrides general
The sails of the ships are white on the sea, The wind is playing along the waves; And slowly, solemnly, over the quay, The sun descends and the evening paves
Street food is a delicacy loved across the globe. It’s accessible, nostalgic, and affordable. Enjoying this meal at a roadside stall nourishes your taste buds and emotions alike. Whether it’s
Justice often drapes the finery of irresistible beauty. Our courtrooms always gleam with their expensive, polished wood and elevated benches, and the carefully choreographed procedures used are almost pressurising in
Where did the days of playing house disappear, and when did we begin drifting quietly into the corners of our own thoughts? Somewhere between growing up and growing silent, the
Meaning: Where there is a right, there is a remedy. Explanation: If the law recognises a right, it must provide a mechanism to enforce it. Courts rely on this to
When I am dead, my dearest, Sing no sad songs for me; Plant thou no roses at my head, Nor shady cypress tree: Be the green grass above me With
Introduction In immediate and graceful trust in God, three canonical Gospels (Matthew and Mark) record that Jesus cries out to God His Father. In Luke, He forgives His killers, reassures
Deconstructing Choke Point: A chokepoint is a narrow path in the international oceans that allows travel through or toward another region. Its strategic importance lies within its geography because alternative
Over the course of centuries, superstitions have played a pivotal role in society. Your religion or sect doesn’t matter. Superstitions have been taught and passed down from generation to generation.
Meaning: To a willing person, no injury is done. Explanation: If someone knowingly and voluntarily accepts a risk, they may not later claim damages for harm resulting from that risk.
Fair daffodils, we weep to see You haste away so soon; As yet the early-rising sun Has not attain’d his noon. Stay, stay, Until the hasting day Has run But
We describe money as a “wad of cash” now, but not too long ago, money was defined as the clinking of coins, pinching pennies, gold, silver, copper, etc. Well, that
A crowded metro coach at peak hours is usually the most realistic demonstration of today’s urban life. Despite the crowd of people standing side by side, the space remains remarkably
News Alert: Jeffrey Epstein in the jihad capital of the world, “Peshawar.” Now that I have your absolute attention. Did you ever think that Peshawar might be more than just
The United States, with its infamous “War on Terror”, redefined what constitutes terrorism after 9/11. As a response to the attack on the Twin Towers, this war grew into an
Meaning: He who is silent is taken to agree (limited application). Explanation: Silence can sometimes be taken as consent in commercial and procedural contexts, but modern law requires active consent
Had he and I but met By some old ancient inn, We should have sat us down to wet Right many a nipperkin! But ranged as infantry, And staring face
Meaning: When in doubt, for the accused. Explanation: A criminal law rule requiring that if evidence leaves reasonable doubt, the accused should be acquitted. It protects against wrongful convictions and
When I have fears that I may cease to be Before my pen has gleaned my teeming brain, Before high-piled books, in charactery, Hold like rich garners the full-ripen’d grain;
Meaning: A matter judged; finality of judgments. Explanation: Once a competent court has decided a dispute, the same parties cannot reopen the same claim. This conserves judicial resources and provides
Often, to amuse themselves, the sailors Catch albatrosses, vast birds of the seas, Who follow, indolent companions of the voyage, The ship gliding on the bitter gulfs. Hardly have they
At a recent panel during the Lahore Literary Festival with the Director General of the Walled City Lahore Authority, Lahore — once again — was described as a palimpsest: a
In Pakistan, nearly every citizen grows up with the idea of working abroad to secure the future at home. They all say it casually at first. They plan to work
Meaning: Agreements must be kept. Explanation: Fundamental in contract law and international law — contracts and treaties create binding obligations between parties. It promotes commercial certainty and diplomacy, but exceptions
A man said to the universe: “Sir, I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation.”
Meaning: No crime, no punishment without law (legality principle). Explanation: Acts cannot be criminalised retroactively; laws must be clear and accessible. This protects citizens from arbitrary penalisation and is a
When I consider how my light is spent, Ere half my days, in this dark world and wide, And that one Talent which is death to hide, Lodged with me
Bahrain’s state oil company declared force majeure on Monday for its shipments after an Iranian attack set its refinery on fire The state-run Bahrain News Agency delivered the announcement of
We are made of the same stuff as dreams. Human life is fragile and delicate. We don’t only live by reality; we also live by our dreams, thoughts, and imaginations.
Meaning: The law does not concern itself with trifles. Explanation: Courts may refuse to adjudicate trivial matters that waste resources or are disproportionate to the harm. This principle protects judicial
When by the labour of my thought I pass from earth and earthly throng, And see the silent hosts long sought By Time through all the tide of wrong; I
Sometimes I wonder why there is a Women’s Day and not women celebrated every day. People say women should be able to choose what they want to do and should
The Punjab government has extended the implementation of Section 144 across the province for another seven days. According to the Home Department, the restriction has been imposed due to potential
History has patterns. Disdain, judgement, alienation, and hate dominate the patterns of history. This pattern has not spared anyone since the start of time, from world leaders to scholars to
Meaning: All persons shall be treated equally by law and courts. Explanation: Modern constitutionalism requires non-discrimination and equal protection; this principle limits arbitrary state action and underpins claims for affirmative
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls;
Have you lived up to the opportunities that were given to their fullest potential? The Same Starting Line Everyone has a different starting line. It’s a fundamental human tendency to
Elizabeth Bennett, the protagonist of Jane Austen’s 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice, remains one of the most celebrated and loved heroines in literature. 200 years later, her intelligence, quick-witted humour
The story of Lawn is that of rags to riches. It evolved from a basic cloth best suited for warm temperatures to gaining popularity over centuries and finally becoming the
Meaning: The welfare of the people is the supreme law. Explanation: Often invoked to justify public-interest legislation or emergency measures, but it must be balanced with rights protections. Courts examine
One day, through the primeval wood, A calf walked home, as good calves should; But made a trail all bent askew, A crooked trail, as all calves do. Since then
Do we need feminism? Have you ever wondered why feminism was needed in our society and why it started? The structures that exist in our society that create the identities
Everyone unanimously agrees that Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea is his greatest work. The novella is moving and engaging enough to hook the readers through its simple
Walmart told him selling bulk toilet paper out of a warehouse would never work. He kept a hot dog at $1.50 for 41 years just to prove a point. His
When you tune into a Pakistani news channel at 8:00 p.m., you will typically see four or five individuals in small boxes on the screen, all screaming at each other.
Meaning: To stand by things decided (precedent). Explanation: Courts follow higher court decisions to ensure legal stability and predictability. While not absolute, stare decisis guides judges to respect precedent unless
Pile the bodies high at Austerlitz and Waterloo. Shovel them under and let me work— I am the grass; I cover all. And pile them high at Gettysburg And pile
In his early county days, Kevin Pietersen was playing for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. In 2004, during a fixture against Hampshire County Cricket Club, he came up against the great
And a tense, musty, unignorable silence, Brewed for God knows how long. Silence, quiet — these words are essential when discussing libraries. In this modern age of habitual haste and
Ramadan transmissions consume the attention and time slots of all major television networks during the 29-30 day period of the Holy Month. The premise of these shows centres on various
Meaning: Actus reus = guilty act; Mens rea = guilty mind. Explanation: Criminal liability normally requires both a prohibited action and a culpable mental state. The pairing protects against punishing
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