Methought I saw my late espoused saint Brought to me, like Alcestis, from the grave, Whom Jove’s great son to her glad husband gave, Rescu’d from death by force, though
“You can imprison a man, but not an idea. You can exile a man, but not an idea. You can kill a man, but not an idea.” – Benazir Bhutto
Meaning: Whoever owns land owns it up to the heavens. Explanation: Land ownership traditionally includes rights to the space above and below. Modern law limits extreme claims but retains the
It is in the very middle of Lahore, where a homelike green enclosure has turned into a place of a bigger discussion of progress, remembering, and misplaced priorities. The breathing
Pakistan frequently emphasises security and protection. Politicians call for women’s safety in the country in their speeches. Laws are passed in the name of women, committees are formed solely for
(‘Brother Square-Toes’—Rewards and Fairies) If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius
Meaning: Use your property in a way that does not harm others. Explanation: This principle enforces responsible ownership. Property rights are balanced against duties toward neighbors and the public, preventing
Mental health is referred to as emotional, psychological and social well-being. It influences the way people think, feel or act in their everyday lives, solve stressful situations, relate with others,
I have 11,788 unread emails. No, I didn’t round it. No, I didn’t soften it. Yes, that number updates itself in real time. It’s like a guilt-based fitness tracker I
To the generation of screen kids, the internet must be something like home. However, the online space is not a place of liberation, but rather a terrain of vigilance for
Jinnah Beyond the Quaid While we commonly refer to Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the Quaid or the founder of Pakistan, how many of us have taken the time to understand
I have done it again. One year in every ten I manage it—— A sort of walking miracle, my skin Bright as a Nazi lampshade, My right foot
“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden
Meaning: No one shall be vexed twice for the same cause. Explanation: Double jeopardy protects individuals from repeated prosecution or punishment for the same offense. It provides legal finality, fairness,
A case where the jury is determined before the trial — this is the kind of prosecution held against a few true human rights lawyers in the country: Imaan Mazari
The notion that every person has an undiscovered self within them is the idea that influences modern life as much as any other. We read it all around us, in
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
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
Meaning: The act alone does not make one guilty; intent is required. Explanation: Criminal liability requires both a wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty mind (mens rea). Without intent,
For centuries, Basant marked the arrival of spring in the historic city of Lahore like a shared heartbeat. The narrow streets of the old city rejoiced with the festival, where
What happened to the Neighbourhood Discussion? At one point, ideas did not need Wi-Fi to travel. They were passing over woven charpais, chipped teacups and the evening light moving slowly
“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” – George Addair
Meaning: The thing speaks for itself. Explanation: Certain circumstances inherently indicate negligence without direct proof. This legal principle allows courts to infer liability from the very nature of an accident
Dear Internet Service Provider, I never thought our relationship would come to this, but oh well, here I am, writing an open letter, typing through the flickering agony
Pakistan was finally able to be at the top of a world ranking! But what ranking was it? Yup, you guessed it right. One of our major cities, Lahore, was
You do not do, you do not do Any more, black shoe In which I have lived like a foot For thirty years, poor and white, Barely daring to breathe
Meaning: Outward acts indicate inward intent. Explanation: The law infers a person’s intentions from their observable actions rather than private thoughts. This allows courts to determine motive, responsibility, or contractual
Here, where the world is quiet; Here, where all trouble seems Dead winds’ and spent waves’ riot In doubtful dreams of dreams; I watch the green field growing For reaping
Meaning: No one can profit from their own wrong. Explanation: This maxim prevents a person from benefiting from an act they committed unlawfully or immorally. The law ensures fairness by
I was scrolling through Reddit at some ungodly hour (because that’s what we do now instead of sleeping), and I saw this post that said “hire ghostwriters.” And my brain,
Welcome to the 21st century, where everyone claims to know everything — as asserted by over a million influencers worldwide. Congratulations! You are born in an era where knowledge has
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness
“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” – Chris Grosser
Meaning: The greater contains the less. Explanation: Authority or powers granted for larger purposes inherently include minor powers necessary to execute them. Example: Authority to approve large expenditures includes approving
You can feel the rage almost boiling over you, that unmistakable surge of betrayal, when you finally find a good book only for it to end on a cliffhanger so
Growing up in Pakistan, I’ve seen thousands of these trucks and buses. You have too. Tigers roaring, shairi about love, politicians’ faces bigger than life, Quranic verses right next to
One must have a mind of winter To regard the frost and the boughs Of the pine-trees crusted with snow; And have been cold a long time To behold
Meaning: He who alleges contradictory statements is not to be heard. Explanation: Legal claims must be consistent. Contradictions undermine credibility and prevent exploitation of legal loopholes. Example: Claiming both non-involvement
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,
“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” – James Dean
Meaning: When the reason for a law ceases, the law itself ceases. Explanation: Laws rely on an underlying purpose. If the justification disappears, continued enforcement may be unnecessary or unjust.
December 16: The Day the School Bell Never Rang Again There are days that carve themselves into a nation’s memory so deeply that time seems to bend around them. December
Here come real stars to fill the upper skies, And here on earth come emulating flies, That though they never equal stars in size, (And they were never really stars
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau
Meaning: Like reason produces like law. Explanation: Cases with similar facts should be treated with consistent legal rules. This maxim underpins the doctrine of precedent and ensures fairness in analogous
The irony of being young in Pakistan nowadays is somewhat strange: you are too tired before you even start, but at the same time, you have to make everything better.
The rolling hills of Thandiani have always been a symbol of Abbottabad’s majesty, but today, they stand as a haunting monument to a crime that has disgusted the whole
Glory to the Most High God Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men. Holy God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus
Revolutions emerge in the streets, and there are those emanating from speakers. There are not many names that resonate through the ages with such poetic fervour as that of the
A man can work from sun to sun, but a woman’s work is never done. Farah wakes at 5 a.m. in her small apartment in Karachi. Before she even becomes
“You know Orion always comes up sideways. Throwing a leg up over our fence of mountains, And rising on his hands, he looks in on me Busy outdoors by lantern-light
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived
Meaning: Every innovation causes more harm by its novelty than benefit by its utility. Explanation: Frequent or unnecessary changes to law can create confusion and unintended consequences. Stability and predictability
This is a town of the diseased — those who never managed to say what truly ailed them. It is a state of hysteria in which people do not speak;
Historically, India and Bangladesh have undeniable tensions with Pakistan. The clash of ideologies has truly stained our history with relentless bloodshed. However, we may be overlooking the similarities that exist
There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away Nor any Coursers like a Page Of prancing Poetry – This Traverse may the poorest take Without oppress
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw
Meaning: The acquiescence of a party who might take advantage of an error obviates its effect. Explanation: Voluntary consent or agreement to a procedural irregularity prevents later objections. Parties cannot
We all know this isn’t the first time humanity has stood at the edge of a technological transformation, which feels like staring into the unknown, somewhat like a monster under
Materials play an indispensable role in aerospace engineering, steering the performance, operability, and risk mitigation of aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites. Due to the increasing demand for aerodynamically efficient structures
When I was one-and-twenty I heard a wise man say, “Give crowns and pounds and guineas But not your heart away; Give pearls away and rubies But keep your fancy
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”– Steve Jobs
Meaning: The practice of the Court is the law of the Court. Explanation: Courts follow established procedures and customs, which hold binding authority. Legal practitioners must adhere to these unwritten
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could
Meaning: Equity is the life of a legal fiction. Explanation: Legal fictions (assumptions contrary to reality) are valid only when serving fairness and justice. They ensure outcomes reflect justice rather
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