“Afghan Husband Wins Right to POC in Pakistan: A Landmark Victory for Gender Equality and Family Rights”
Table of Contents 1. Case Background Sameena Roohi, a Pakistani woman, married Afghan national Naseer Mohammad in 1985. They have five children, all Pakistani citizens. Naseer worked in Kuwait for years. But when he visited Pakistan, he only got a one-month visa. Sameena wanted him to stay longer—like any husband should be allowed to. She […]
Can Banks Be Held Responsible for Fraud in Pakistan? Court Ruling Gives Hope to Victims
Table of Contents 1. What the Case Was About A woman in the UK was tricked into sending money to scammers.She told her bank to make the payment.Later, she found out she had been scammed.She tried to hold the bank responsible.At first, the court rejected her case.But the Court of Appeal allowed it to continue. […]
“Child Custody Disputes and Habeas Corpus Petitions in Peshawar, Pakistan: A Legal Analysis”
Table of Contents 1. Introduction When parents separate, child custody often becomes a point of conflict.This article explores how a mother filed a writ petition under Article 199 to seek the return of her daughter.It also highlights the court’s approach to handling such matters. 2. What Is a Writ of Habeas Corpus? The writ of […]
Contractual Employment Laws in Peshawar, Pakistan: Supreme Court Ruling Explained
Table of Contents Supreme Court Ruling on Contractual Employees: 2021 SCMR 1995 1. Introduction The case Vice-Chancellor, Bacha Khan University Charsadda v. Tanveer Ahmad (2021 SCMR 1995) addressed whether contractual employees have a right to permanent jobs. The Supreme Court ruled that contractual employees do not have an automatic right to regularization. 2. Case Background […]
Challenging SECP’s Decision on CEO Appointment: Legal Insights from Peshawar, Pakistan
Table of Contents Introduction The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) filed an appeal against the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) decision. SECP had refused to approve PPAF’s Chief Executive appointment. This article explains the case and its outcome. Background of the Case PPAF applied to SECP on September 7, 2021, to approve the […]