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
Bowed by the weight of centuries he leans Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground, The emptiness of ages in his face, And on his back the burden of
Iran hit US bases in Iraq, Kuwait, amd Qatar. They hit bases in Bahrain. And in the UAE as well as in Jordan. Iran also hit bases in Saudi Arabia.
Donald Trump, Iran, and the Call to Protect Shia Muslims History shows that religious identity and political power have long influenced the Middle East and South Asia. Around 711–712 CE,
Today’s youth is characterised by ambition, career drive, education, and technology empowerment. However, underlying these labels of youthfulness is the subtle but more ominous reality of a generation struggling with
“How do I look?” is perhaps the most common question women ask themselves before leaving the house. It’s not about beauty; rather, it’s about finding a balance between thinking, “I
Meaning: You must present the body—protections against unlawful detention. Explanation: Habeas corpus is a constitutional safeguard requiring authorities to justify detention before a court. It ensures freedom from arbitrary arrest
This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, Sails the unshadowed main,— The venturous bark that flings On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings In gulfs enchanted, where
As the IRGC declares the Strait of Hormuz closed, the world is bracing for an economic earthquake that could send petrol prices to record highs. What is the Strait
“If you want to understand the current state of a society, look at how they remember their history.” Art, architecture, and literature all map out the past of a
The politics of the Middle East are shaped by anarchy and insecurity, the core principles of the realist school of thought. The core geopolitical challenge facing the region lies in
We are led to believe that value is being present. Be there. Show up. Attend. Reply. Engage. In a world of digital, social, and professional overtures, the same message is
How is the mere act of saying “no” considered a pivot of every problem for a woman? The truth is that we are victims of a normatively shaped mindset that
Reliable sources report that Iran had the A.Q. Khan blueprints. The same blueprints that made Pakistan a nuclear power. Pakistan, a poorer country with fewer resources, built the bomb and
The most persistent arguments between siblings in our households these days begin with a subtle, unidentifiable confusion. One watches their lectures at a nerve-wracking speed and nonchalantly skips introductions, while
Life is a game, and I have discovered a secret strategy. Over time, people have found ways to optimise their efforts, such as diet plans, effective study methods, and faster
Meaning: The reason of the law. Explanation: Understanding a law’s purpose guides fair interpretation and application. Example: Courts interpret protective consumer statutes to advance consumer safety, not mere formalism.
Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of
The Biblical account in 1 Samuel 15:3 states: “Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not” (1 Samuel 15:2). This command from
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” — Walter Elliot
Meaning: Nothing comes from nothing — claims must have factual basis. Explanation: Courts dismiss baseless claims lacking evidential support. Example: A suit alleging unspecified emotional harm without facts will likely
Fair seed-time had my soul, and I grew up Foster’d alike by beauty and by fear; Much favor’d in my birthplace, and no less In that beloved Vale to which
“I wish I had 2 or 3 more daughters.” That’s what my mother said to me last week after I had made her some chai. “Girls are so caring and
It’s been years; we are happily ruining ourselves by staying on the same track, as it takes effort and a small sacrifice of happiness to change our path. Society is
Meaning: No action arises from an immoral cause. Explanation: Courts will not assist claims founded on illegal or immoral acts. Example: A contract made to commit a crime will not
An old, mad, blind, despised, and dying king,— Princes, the dregs of their dull race, who flow Through public scorn,—mud from a muddy spring,— Rulers who neither see, nor feel,
“If you do this, you have trauma.” While scrolling social media, one often comes across posts with such statements. These claims aim to capture readers’ attention, prompting them to consider
How many cultures define women with words like ‘strong’, ‘powerful’, and ‘a natural leader’ instead of ‘graceful’, ‘decent’, and ‘fragile’? Perhaps there are a few, but they are certainly not
Meaning: Peremptory norms from which no derogation is permitted. Explanation: Fundamental principles (e.g., prohibition of torture) bind all states and override other treaties. Example: No international agreement can lawfully permit
Success is counted sweetest By those who ne’er succeed. To comprehend a nectar Requires sorest need. Not one of all the purple Host Who took the Flag today Can tell
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” — Marcus Aurelius
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