Saroop Ijaz

THE BALANCING ACT

The ‘civil-military balance’ is often used as a scale to measure the strength of democracy in Pakistan. Updated 18 Sep, 2022 10:51am

LAW: THE GENTLEMEN’S CLUB

There is broad consensus, even among the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, that the present system of appointing judges is broken. Published 21 Aug, 2022 12:09pm

LAW: TRIALS AND ERRORS

The Supreme Court decision acquitting the alleged mastermind of journalist Daniel Pearl’s abduction and killing has drawn... Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:47am

IN MEMORIAM: THE JUDGE WHO WITHDREW CONSENT

Oppression and tyranny require our consent. Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth, who passed away November 12, exemplified courage and... Published 22 Nov, 2020 07:21am

Death penalty doesn't stop child abuse. What's it for then?

The call to murder is the ultimate distraction. It is the most cynical act of manipulation. Published 09 Oct, 2019 04:35pm

The politics of killing

More than accountability, the death penalty in Pakistan is part business and part politics. Updated 12 Jul, 2017 02:18pm

2014: The Year of the Children

This year was many things, miserable, wretched, in very small parts lovely, but above all murderous. Updated 23 Dec, 2014 12:24pm

Herald Exclusive: In conversation with Raza Kazim

Lawyer, philosopher, political activist talks about his life; “a journey of rejecting ugliness and pursuing happiness.” Updated 29 Sep, 2014 03:25pm

Comment: Politics of the FIR

It is 14 counts of murder. Resignation is not the worst that can happen. Updated 30 Aug, 2014 05:28pm

A battle without heroes

What does Nawaz Sharif want? Mian Sahib wants to survive. But, the battle is significantly already lost. Published 11 Aug, 2014 08:27pm