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
Meaning: No punishment without law. Explanation: Criminal punishment requires a prior legal foundation; prohibits retroactivity. Example: A person cannot be prosecuted under a criminal statute enacted after the conduct occurred.
A noiseless patient spider, I mark’d where on a little promontory it stood isolated, Mark’d how to explore the vacant vast surrounding, It launch’d forth filament, filament, filament, out of
Security should be a right for every citizen, but the modern world is choosing to privatise its benefits and quietly erase the idea of easy access to safety. The rise
I am an emerging youth of Pakistan. What I aspire to see is an egalitarian society. A common citizen elucidates it as “A society where law and order are strictly
Meaning: A specific law overrides a general law on the same topic. Explanation: Ensures specialised legislative schemes operate as intended, overruling broader rules when necessary. Example: A statute on maritime
When I heard the learn’d astronomer, When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me, When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure
Introduction The Holy Bible frequently mentions fasting, which can take different forms and occurs on various occasions. The Old Testament records several stories of fasting by Moses and David, along
A battle of slavery. Two armies facing each other at the brink of dawn with their weapons in the air, ready to strike their opponent as soon as the trumpet
‘Too emotional.’ A term widely heard by women in various stages of their lives, from school to home, now echoes through the modern workplace. It’s almost a curse word. Every
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” — Helen Keller
Meaning: He who seeks what is not due acts fraudulently. Explanation: Seeking relief to which one is not entitled is wrongful and may bar the claim. Example: A litigant fabricating
Meaning: The burden of proof lies on the claimant. Explanation: The party who asserts a fact must prove it; allocation of proof is central in disputes. Example: A plaintiff must
The poetry of earth is never dead: When all the birds are faint with the hot sun, And hide in cooling trees, a voice will run From hedge to hedge
The corrupted market fuels the accelerating obsession with perfection, selling hopes, dreams, and insecurities in bottles. Human worth is measured on scales of perfection crafted by society, while perfection is
Set in 1836, Babel, the Royal Institute of Translation, is the hub of civilisation, knowledge and power in the British Empire. Professor Richard Lovell brings Robin Swift, a young Chinese
The freelance economy in Pakistan, where young people earn in foreign currencies, avoid conventional job markets, and join a global digital workforce, is often touted as a success story. Below
Meaning: The reason of the law. Explanation: Interpreting statutes by their purpose (legislative intent) yields fairer outcomes. Example: Courts construe protective statutes to fulfil their consumer-safety purposes rather than literal
I heard a thousand blended notes, While in a grove I sate reclined, In that sweet mood when pleasant thoughts Bring sad thoughts to the mind. To her fair works
We all try to do something special for Valentine’s Day. I am not at all a flower person, and I don’t like getting chocolates. When I need or want something,
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Meaning: The law of the place where the tort was committed applies. Explanation: In cross-border tort disputes, the substantive law of the place the wrongful act occurred often governs. Example:
I went to the dances at Chandlerville, And played snap-out on the floor of Hickory Grove, And went to the picnics and hauled the water, And gathered the berries, And
Introduction The surname Epstein (also Epsten or Epstien) is one of the oldest Ashkenazi Jewish family names of German origin, likely derived from the German town of Eppstein in Hesse.
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Meaning: Extreme law can lead to extreme injustice. Explanation: Overly rigid application of legal rules can produce unfair results; discretion and balance are necessary. Example: Mandatory sentencing that produces grossly
Go and catch a falling star, Get with child a mandrake root, Tell me where all past years are, Or who cleft the Devil’s foot, Teach me to hear mermaids
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama
Meaning: Let the buyer beware. Explanation: Buyers bear risks for quality unless statutory protections or warranties apply; modern consumer law often modifies this rule. Example: A purchaser of a used
Peace can be the state of our body – no emotional excitement, all plain, swinging as designed – but it never exists in our mind. Thoughts, memories, to-do lists, and
We have all seen it. The friend who cannot quit conferring about their 80-hour workweek, the social media feeds of people guzzling espresso at 2 am to keep grinding, the
Because I could not stop for Death – He kindly stopped for me – The Carriage held but just Ourselves – And Immortality. We slowly drove – He knew no
Executive Summary The public release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigations has renewed global debate on transparency, elite networks, and institutional accountability. Beyond the sensational aspects, the
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” — Walt Whitman
Meaning: Error of law is not an excuse (traditionally). Explanation: Historically, misunderstanding the law did not excuse liability; modern systems may permit narrow relief or discretionary remedies. Example: A business’s
I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul,
I have no one to tell how I feel, Mama. What about your online friends? Who always praises your pictures and thoughts? Well, I can’t share everything on my feed.
In the discourse on Pakistan’s education emergency, the spotlight is almost exclusively fixed on the “outsiders”, the estimated 26 million out-of-school children. It is a staggering statistic that rightly demands
Meaning: Consent makes the law. Explanation: Agreements and social consent create binding obligations and legitimation. Example: A community agreement to conserve a local green space can form the basis for
We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,— This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,
On February 6, 2026, during Friday prayers, when thousands of people gather to worship, a tragic attack and fire incident occurred at Khadijatul Kubra Imambargah in Islamabad, Pakistan. This event
The financial independence of a Pakistani woman typically relies on social norms aligned with contemporary Islamic principles, or so it is said. Although Islam assigns financial responsibility to men, it
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