The police have arrested a teenage boy for the brutal murder of his seven-year-old cousin in Federal B Area. Authorities have apprehended the victim’s teenage cousin, shedding light on the heinous crime. The lifeless body of seven-year-old Muhammad Aban was discovered in
The Sindh High Court has barred Foundation Public School Hyderabad from taking any coercive action against students whose parents have challenged the school’s decision to levy an annual fee. The court’s move comes as a relief to the parents who feared their
In a historic ruling, a Karachi sessions court sentenced two men to life in jail for the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. Muhammad Shakir and Hafeez were found guilty by the court of the horrible crime, which happened in September 2022
There is a dire need for effective offender rehabilitation in prisons. As a criminologist, I have observed the consequences of neglecting this crucial aspect of criminal justice and its impact on public safety. The lack of emphasis on rehabilitation perpetuates a cycle
What happens when an accused is brought before the magistrate who sends him/her to physical or judicial custody? S/he faces torture or physical punishment while the investigation is being conducted. On top of it, the burden of social stigma associated with being
The Juvenile Justice System Act 2018 (JJSA) was enacted on 22nd May, 2018 in Pakistan with the object to provide an effective criminal justice system and enable social reintegration for juvenile. However, children below the age of 18 are not dealt properly
Justice is the soul of a government. The term ‘access to justice’, as understood and used, means approaching judicial institutions for expeditious and inexpensive redress of a wrong committed to a person, and his/her body or property. The preamble to Pakistan’s constitution,
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued directives to the government on Nov 29, 2023 regarding the tragic blaze that engulfed a commercial building on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas road, instructing the initiation of criminal proceedings against implicated officials should solid evidence surface.
SUKKUR: Dr. Saad Khalid Niaz, the Caretaker Sindh Minister for Health, asserted on Nov 30, 2023 that the government was poised to engage a proficient lawyer to ensure justice prevailed in the Fatima Furiro murder case. Speaking to the media during impromptu
National human rights institutions (NHRIs) from across the globe have committed to redouble their efforts to prevent and address torture and other ill-treatment, in response to heightened risks and an escalation in cases worldwide. More than 85 NHRIs participating in the 14th International Conference