Stories by Justice (retd) Syed Mansoor Ali Shah

The author is a former judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

A small republic in every classroom

A small republic in every classroom

Pakistan’s next generation will not be formed by protest. It will be formed by argument, and the place to begin it already exists.
Updated 20 Sep, 2026 09:44am
No court without trust

No court without trust

You cannot amend your way to credibility — least of all by another amendment, when it was amendment that did the damage.
Updated 23 Aug, 2026 08:52am
The unfinished independence

The unfinished independence

How do we raise citizens — and judges — with the strength to say no when power sits across the table offering everything?
Updated 14 Aug, 2026 07:34am
Climate Justice Is Inevitable

Climate Justice Is Inevitable

By establishing a clear judicial understanding that climate finance is tied to the right to life, health, and a sustainable environment, courts can push for stronger legal obligations from both domestic govts and international entities.
Updated 06 Feb, 2025 09:21am