“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 […]
“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 […]
Narcotics Case Judgment in Pakistan
Table of Contents 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Pakistan decided a narcotics case on 22 September 2020. The accused, Naveed Akhtar, faced charges under Section 9(c) of the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997. The Court upheld his conviction and dismissed his appeal. 2. Case Title and Citation 3. Facts of the Case Police […]
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 […]
Easy Steps to Change Your Name on CNIC in Pakistan
How to Change Your Name on a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) in Pakistan Changing your name on your CNIC in Pakistan is simple but requires attention to detail. Follow these steps to complete the process smoothly. Table of Contents Step 1: Consult a Lawyer Consult a licensed lawyer before starting. They can help you […]
Supreme Court Decision on Partnership Dispute in Peshawar, Pakistan
Supreme Court Ruling: Nadir Khan v. Qadir Hussain (2024 S C M R 770) This article explains a key Supreme Court decision about partnership disputes. The ruling clarifies the responsibilities of retiring partners and their obligations to third parties under the Partnership Act, 1932. Table of Contents 1. Case Overview Nadir Khan invested Rs. 2,38,00,000/- […]
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 […]