Reema Omer
‘The rule of law’ is being weaponised, taking on whatever meaning that fits the political objectives of those invoking it.
Published 20 Apr, 2024 06:10am
It is incorrect to suggest the Supreme Court has given a ‘lenient’ option to ‘terrorists and anti-state actors’.
Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:25am
The ‘disappearances’ — and later ‘reappearances’ — are not isolated events.
Updated 26 Oct, 2023 10:17am
Chief justices have grossly misused their powers by assigning politically significant cases to a handful of judges to the exclusion of others.
Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:20am
There are concerns that judicial independence has been weaponised to shield superior courts from accountability.
Updated 09 Sep, 2023 10:15am
The extensive nature of the crackdown against theatres and public performances should concern us all.
Updated 02 Sep, 2023 08:34am
A duly reasoned, written judgement is an essential component of a fair trial.
Updated 27 May, 2023 09:18am
Through a series of judgements, SC made CJP’s recommendations for judicial appointments virtually binding on president.
Updated 06 Aug, 2022 08:59am
There have been many regressive developments since the CAT committee’s review of Pakistan’s record.
Published 26 Jun, 2021 06:28am
Government officials continue to call human rights standards alien to Pakistan’s ground realities.
Updated 06 May, 2021 09:12am
Prime Minister Imran Khan received widespread castigation for implying that sexual violence was caused by obscenity.
Published 20 Apr, 2021 09:30am
Prime Minister Imran Khan received widespread castigation for implying that sexual violence was caused by obscenity and a lack...
Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:57am
Assigning cases shouldn’t weaken judicial independence.
Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:53am
The foreign funding case is more than just a legal question.
Updated 27 Jan, 2021 08:07am
A fundamental element of judicial independence is that judges should have security of tenure.
Published 25 Dec, 2020 07:25am
Contrary to opposition’s claim a proposed govt ordinance does not provide for grant of pardon to spy.
Updated 28 Jul, 2020 09:14am
The European Commission has noted a ‘serious deterioration of media freedom in Pakistan’.
Updated 19 Jan, 2023 02:11pm
Elements of the offence are vague and over-broad, and open to subjective interpretations.
Published 03 Feb, 2020 07:12am
Musharraf must be allowed to engage a counsel of his own choice.
Published 03 Dec, 2019 07:19am
Pakistan responded in a perfunctory manner to the UN committee’s recommendations.
Updated 24 Nov, 2019 08:25am
