Sex Workers in Pakistan: A Legal and Social Perspective Sex work in Pakistan remains illegal and socially condemned. However, the reality of this profession reveals a stark contradiction. During the day, sex workers face severe social stigma, ostracism, and moral condemnation. They often live in secrecy to avoid public shaming. Yet, during the night, many…
Women’s Safety from Cyber Crimes in Pakistan : In Pakistan, many women face growing risks of cybercrimes such as online harassment, blackmail, and data theft. Social media platforms frequently become avenues for the exploitation of personal information. According to reports from the FIA Cyber Crime Wing, there has been an increase in such incidents, with…
Power of the Specific Relief Act in Pakistan Empowering Litigants Through Legal Redress: Within the intricate landscape of Pakistani litigation, the Specific Relief Act stands as a beacon of hope for those seeking remedies for breaches of contract, property disputes, and assorted civil wrongs. Enacted to furnish tailored reliefs for specific civil matters, it serves…
The rights of an accused person upon arrest in Pakistan. In the recent judgment of the Lahore High Court, Lahore, titled Writ Petition No. 8709/2024 (Muhammad Imran vs. Inspector General of Police, etc.), the court reaffirmed several fundamental rights and issued strict instructions to police officials for their compliance. 1. Prompt Notification of Arrest Reasons:…
