Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar
Hafiz Ahsaan Ahmad Khokhar

  • November 12, 2025

    The FCC debate

    Security personnel walk by the Supreme Court building in Islamabad. — AFP/FilePakistan’s justice system stands at a defining moment. The...

  • November 12, 2025

    The FCC debate

    Security personnel walk by the Supreme Court building in Islamabad. — AFP/FilePakistan’s justice system stands at a defining moment. The...

  • October 27, 2025

    Kashmir’s struggle

    For over seven decades, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured repression under Indian occupation while persistently demanding their...

  • October 27, 2025

    Kashmir’s struggle

    India’s claim of accession based on so-called Instrument of Accession was never validated through a transparent or democratic process

  • October 15, 2025

    KP’s constitutional double trouble

    Newly elected KP CM Sohail Afrid pictured during KP Assembly session on October 13, 2025. — X@BarristerGoharRecent developments in Khyber...

  • October 15, 2025

    KP’s constitutional double trouble

    Newly elected KP CM Sohail Afrid pictured during KP Assembly session on October 13, 2025. — X@BarristerGoharRecent developments in Khyber...

  • September 08, 2025

    Reforms for the SC

    An outside view of the Supreme Court's building. — Supreme Court/FileThe constitution enshrines equality before the law, equal protection, and the...

  • September 08, 2025

    Reforms for the SC

    A policeman walks past the Supreme Court building in Islamabad, Pakistan October 31, 2018. — ReutersThe constitution enshrines equality before the...

  • July 19, 2025

    Institutionalising ADR

    The representational image shows wooden blocks with the letters T, A, X, E, and S spelling "TAXES", placed on a calculator with a red pen resting on...

  • July 19, 2025

    Institutionalising ADR

    In Pakistan’s current legal and economic landscape, the need for an effective and structured Alternative Dispute Resolution system,...

  • June 11, 2025

    Reserved stakes

    Sunni Ittehad Council did not contest 2024 elections on its own symbol, nor did it submit any priority list

  • April 28, 2025

    A legal look at IWT

    This is not first time India has threatened to disrupt or unilaterally abandon Indus Waters Treaty

  • April 15, 2025

    Time for a hard state

    Only through establishment of hard state can Pakistan secure its future and ensure justice, security

  • January 23, 2025

    New judicial framework

    Now, court can only act upon applications filed under its jurisdiction

  • December 28, 2024

    Decoding military trials

    It is essential to focus on judicial reforms to strengthen the country’s regular criminal justice system

  • November 06, 2024

    Why we need more judges in the SC

    Supreme Court faces significant challenges, primarily due to overwhelming backlog of cases for last many years

  • October 18, 2024

    Military in civil support

    Federal government is authorised to deploy the army under Article 245 initially

  • September 30, 2024

    In defence of a new court

    However, some common law countries, like South Africa, have adopted dedicated Constitutional Courts

  • June 12, 2024

    How to fix the power sector

    These contracts stipulate that you must purchase a minimum and fixed quantity of power from the IPPs

  • March 14, 2024

    Efficient governance

    President Asif Ali Zardrai and PM Shehbaz Sharif. — X/PMLN_Official/FileA prudent person would never challenge the importance of efficient...

  • March 05, 2024

    Matters of sovereignty

    No precedent or provision in our constitution or international law calls for or invites involvement of international organizations

  • February 21, 2024

    The reserved seats dilemma

    These seats are distributed in proportion to the number of general seats each party wins in a direct contest for National Assembly and provincial...

  • February 15, 2024

    Invest in ADR

    Economic and societal progress cannot be achieved without granting more access to the legal system

  • January 28, 2024

    Symbol judgment: why the law matters

    A political party can be established and registered in Pakistan with a distinct identity for its national, provincial, and local structures by...

  • January 10, 2024

    A new constitutional window

    This step represented biggest shift in Pakistani history in single blow amendments adding new requirements regarding applicant's reputation

  • December 06, 2023

    Ensuring democratic foundations

    As declared and guaranteed by Article 17 of the constitution of Pakistan, every person shall have the right to form groups or unions, subject to any...

  • November 30, 2023

    Trial in absentia?

    A trial in absentia is usually considered a last option after all practical measures have been taken to ensure the defendant’s attendance. In the...

  • September 06, 2023

    SIFC a vibrant economic initiative against status quo

    The establishment and strengthening of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is of utmost importance for our nation’s economic and national...

  • May 30, 2022

    Charter of governance and justice

    In the modern world, it is the fundamental responsibility of every state and government to provide the best, trustworthy and credible system of...

  • March 12, 2022

    Governance, justice system need holistic review

    The state of Madina was founded on the principles of rule of law and provision of speedy administrative justice which made it a great emerging state...