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“The Lords International” Magazine of the law & Law field, is the first magazine in Pakistan, Which is well recognized and well appreciated as well within the legal fraternity. The intent behind this publication is to create the magazine about the law & legal fields, but with a difference. Instead of being of interest only to th

e lawyers and others involved in the legal profession, the aim is to create something that could be read, understood and even enjoyed by those also who do not have formal knowledge of law. When citizens, particularly marginalized or underprivileged groups, know what the law has to offer them, they can recognize and challenge injustices much more forcefully. So, the first step towards that knowledge of law, which can transform people's lives, is legal literacy. The Lords International (Magazine of Law & Law Fields) firmly believes that it is essential to use this knowledge as a tool for vulnerable groups to be able to understand and critique the law, to familiarize themselves with the scope of their rights under the law, and eventually to assert their rights as a means to take action and bring in change. The aim is to educate the maximum number of people and to help capacity building from within communities, so that they are in a position to challenge violations of law and human rights. Even those who are literate, they also seem helpless and confused when there is a violation or infringement of a right enforceable in law is reported. The Lords International is a Magazine, which is created to work for public awareness; spreading Legal Literacy for social empowerment, capacity building and promotion of rule of law. So, all activities & affairs of subject Magazine are managed through active participation of group of advocates / volunteers to cover mainly, these 61 issues:....

1. Accountability
2. Administration of justice
3. Arbitrary arrest & detention.
4. Caste-based discrimination.
5. Censorship.
6. Child rights.
7. Civil and Political Rights.
8. Corruption.
9. Death in custody.
10. Death penalty.
11. Democracy.
12. Emergency Decree.
13. Enforced disappearances and abductions.
14. Environmental protection.
15. Extrajudicial killings.
16. Sexual violence.
17. State of emergency & martial law.
18. Terrorism & human rights.
19. Threats and intimidation.
20. Torture.
21. Transitional Justice.
22. Fabrication of charges.
23. Freedom of assembly.
24. Freedom of association.
25. Freedom of expression.
26. Freedom of religion.
27. Human rights. defenders.
28. Human trafficking.
29. Impunity.
30. Independence of judges & lawyers.
31. Indigenous people.
32. Inhuman & Degrading treatment.
33. Institutional Reforms.
34. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
35. International human rights mechanisms.
36. Victims assistance & protection.
37. Violence against Women.
38. Women's rights.
39. Judicial system.
40. Labour rights.
41. Land rights.
42. Legislation.
43. Migrant workers.
44. Military.
45. Minorities.
46. Non-state actors.
47. Police Negligence.
48. Police reforms.
49. Police violence.
50. Poverty & in-adequate standards of living.
51. Prison conditions.
52. Prosecution system.
53. Refugees, IDPs & Asylum seekers.
54. Right to education.
55. Right to fair trial.
56. Right to food.
57. Right to health.
59. Right to life.
59. Right to redress.
60. Right to remedy.
61. Rule of law

📎📎⚖️👍💤Issue of law, law fields, Paigham-e-Pakistan initiative, Need of New Bill Targets Social Media Immunity in Terror ...
28/07/2025

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Issue of law, law fields, Paigham-e-Pakistan initiative, Need of New Bill Targets Social Media Immunity in Terror Fight, fighting terrorism & Great Pakistan.

It a News that:
Pakistan is asking major social media companies like X, WhatsApp, and Telegram to block accounts linked to terror groups such as TTP and BLA. These groups use global platforms to spread messages, praise fighters, recruit members, encourage violence, and claim attacks, reaching a vast audience worldwide.

Despite this, Pakistan has been actively fighting terrorism since 2018 with its 'Paigham-e-Pakistan' program, which offers a national counter-narrative. Through this initiative, law enforcement officers are trained to find and track extremist content online, using publicly available information. Pakistan also works with the UNODC to strengthen its digital defenses.

While Pakistan can block social media content within its own borders—with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regularly ordering internet providers to block websites or even entire platform. A key question remains: ......... "Why does Pakistan still need global social media companies to block terrorist accounts, and why aren't these big companies considered 'facilitators' of terrorism under Pakistani law?"........

The main challenge is that many of these companies operate under laws in their home countries (like Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act), which largely protect them from being held responsible for user-generated content. This gives them significant immunity from lawsuits or criminal charges. Furthermore, Pakistani laws, such as the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 and its subsequent rules, mainly focus on making social media companies remove content when notified by the government. If companies fail to comply, they face fines or even service blocks in Pakistan. Therefore, Pakistani law primarily punishes them for not following government orders or not setting up local offices, rather than directly labeling them as terrorist facilitators.

As a result, major social media companies often do not remove dangerous content, even after warnings. They effectively become tools for terrorists to spread their messages due to their global reach and legal protections abroad.

To overcome this, Pakistan needs to have a stronger legal stance for forcing these international companies to act responsibly. This includes pursuing a more direct criminal approach against platforms that fail to comply with government directives or refuse to establish local offices in Pakistan.

The basic intent is to suggest that if a company provides the space for terrorist content after having warnings, it should be held as directly responsible as the person or group who posted the harmful material, making them a facilitator or abettor.

In essence, while Pakistan's national laws (like ATA and PECA) address terrorist acts and their facilitation within the country, and international agreements (like UN conventions and extradition treaties) handle terrorists abroad, a tougher legislative stance is required to compel global social media companies to take full responsibility for the content they host. This would ensure that those providing a platform for terrorism face criminal charges, especially when they ignore calls for cooperation.

The following is a conceptual outline for a proposed amendment to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 or a new, standalone act, reflecting a stronger, potentially criminal, approach to social media companies that facilitate terrorism by non-compliance.

DRAFT BILL TITLE: The Digital Platforms Accountability and Counter-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, [2025]

Preamble:
WHEREAS, the proliferation of terrorist and extremist content on digital platforms poses a grave threat to the national security, public order, and societal harmony of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan;
AND WHEREAS, existing legal frameworks, while providing for content removal, face challenges in compelling international digital platforms to proactively combat such content and ensure compliance with national directives due to their extraterritorial operations and legal protections in their home jurisdictions;
AND WHEREAS, it is imperative to strengthen the legal framework to hold digital platforms accountable for their role in the dissemination of unlawful content, particularly that which incites, glorifies, or facilitates terrorism;

IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as follows:
1. Short title, extent, and commencement.
(1) This Act may be called the Digital Platforms Accountability and Counter-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, [Year].
(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan and applies to all digital platforms operating within Pakistan's cyber jurisdiction, regardless of their physical location.
(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Federal Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

2. Amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA).
(1) In the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (IX of 2016), hereinafter referred to as the principal Act, the following amendments shall be made:
**A. Insertion of New Definitions in Section 2 (Definitions):**
After clause (q) of Section 2, the following new clauses shall be inserted:
"(qa) "Digital Platform" means any online service, including social media services, online marketplaces, communication applications, and content-hosting services, that enables users to communicate, share content, or engage in commercial transactions, and has a significant number of users or economic activity in Pakistan as determined by the Authority;
(qb) "Serious Non-Compliance" means a persistent or deliberate failure by a Digital Platform to comply with a lawful direction or order issued by the Authority or other competent government agency under this Act or its rules, particularly concerning the removal, blocking, or prevention of unlawful online content;
(qc) "Unlawful Online Content pertaining to Terrorism" means any data, information, or content that incites, glorifies, promotes, finances, plans, or otherwise directly or indirectly facilitates a terrorist activity as defined under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, or any other anti-terrorism law in force."

**B. Amendment to Section 10 (Cyber Terrorism):**
In Section 10 of the principal Act, for sub-section (1), the following shall be substituted:
"(1) Any person or **Digital Platform** who or which commits or threatens to commit any act of cyber terrorism shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or with fine which may extend to fifty million rupees or with both.
(1A) A Digital Platform shall be deemed to facilitate cyber terrorism if, after receiving a lawful direction or order from the Authority or other competent government agency to remove, block, or prevent the dissemination of Unlawful Online Content pertaining to Terrorism, it **commits Serious Non-Compliance** by:
(a) Deliberately failing to remove or block such content within the prescribed timeframe without justifiable cause; or
(b) Systematically failing to implement proactive mechanisms to prevent the re-upload or dissemination of clearly identifiable Unlawful Online Content pertaining to Terrorism; or
(c) Refusing to establish a local office or appoint a local authorized representative in Pakistan, as required by this Act or its rules, thereby impeding lawful communication and enforcement; or
(d) Obstructing investigations by deliberately withholding or providing incomplete user data as lawfully requested by competent authorities for the purpose of combating terrorism."

**C. Strengthening of Section 37 (Unlawful Online Content):**
In Section 37 of the principal Act:
(1) After sub-section (1), the following new sub-section shall be inserted:
"(1A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where the unlawful online content pertains to terrorism, the Authority shall issue a direct order to the Digital Platform to remove or block such content within **six hours**. In cases of extreme urgency involving imminent threat to life or national security, the Authority may direct immediate removal."
(2) After sub-section (2), the following new sub-sections shall be inserted:
"(2A) Where a Digital Platform commits Serious Non-Compliance regarding Unlawful Online Content pertaining to Terrorism, the Authority may, in addition to any other penalty provided under this Act, impose a fine not exceeding **One Billion Rupees (PKR 1,000,000,000)** for each instance of Serious Non-Compliance.
(2B) Persistent or repeated Serious Non-Compliance by a Digital Platform, especially concerning Unlawful Online Content pertaining to Terrorism, may lead to the **temporary or permanent suspension of its services within Pakistan**, as determined by the Authority with the approval of the Federal Government."

**D. Insertion of New Section 37A (Mandatory Local Presence and Proactive Measures):**
After Section 37, the following new section shall be inserted:
"**37A. Obligation for Local Presence and Proactive Measures.**
(1) Every Digital Platform operating in Pakistan and meeting the user threshold prescribed by the Authority shall be required to:
(a) Establish a permanent registered office in Pakistan within six months of the commencement of this Act or the platform meeting the user threshold, whichever is later.
(b) Appoint a local authorized representative who shall be a Pakistani national residing in Pakistan, empowered to receive and act upon directions from the Authority.
(c) Implement automated and manual proactive mechanisms to detect, identify, and promptly remove or block Unlawful Online Content pertaining to Terrorism without requiring individual notification from the Authority, based on publicly available databases of terrorist content and identified patterns.
(d) Submit a quarterly transparency report to the Authority detailing their efforts to combat Unlawful Online Content pertaining to Terrorism, including content removed proactively and in response to government requests.
(2) Failure to comply with the requirements of sub-section (1) shall constitute Serious Non-Compliance and shall be liable to penalties as prescribed under Section 37 and other relevant provisions of this Act."

3. Amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (ATA).
(1) In the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (XXVII of 1997), hereinafter referred to as the ATA, the following amendments shall be made:
**A. Amendment to Section 11G (Providing Platform and Facilitation):**
In Section 11G of the ATA, after the existing explanation, the following new explanation shall be added:
"**Explanation:** For the avoidance of doubt, 'providing means of offence' or 'facilitation' shall include, but not be limited to, the provision of digital platforms or services that knowingly or through Serious Non-Compliance allow for the spread, glorification, or incitement of terrorism as determined under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016."

4. International Cooperation.
(1) The Federal Government shall prioritize international cooperation and mutual legal assistance with other states to combat the cross-border dissemination of terrorist content on digital platforms.
(2) The Authority shall establish mechanisms for direct communication and cooperation with international counterparts responsible for regulating digital content.

5. Rules.
(1) The Federal Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

📎📎⚖️👍💤Issue of law, law fields, the Escalating and Multifaceted "Cost of Justice" in 2025 & A Call for Action in Great P...
26/07/2025

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Issue of law, law fields, the Escalating and Multifaceted "Cost of Justice" in 2025 & A Call for Action in Great Pakistan.

The dream of a "Great Pakistan" hinges on the foundational pillar of justice, yet as of mid-2025, the reality on the ground presents a stark contrast. The image's poignant message, "The cost of inaction is greater than cost of action," resonates deeply when examining the state of the nation's judiciary. The current escalating and multifaceted "Cost of Justice" is not merely an inconvenience; it represents a profound societal burden, the true price of inaction, which threatens the very fabric of national progress and the realization of a truly just society.

The national average of Rs 25,846 spent on bribery for judiciary services in Pakistan, as observed in 2023, remains a pressing and likely persistent concern in 2025. This figure represents a significant informal "tax" that average Pakistani citizens might still face when seeking justice. For many, particularly those in lower-income brackets, this amount is a substantial burden, effectively pricing them out of equitable access to justice. This hidden cost exacerbates inequality and continues to erode public trust in state institutions. The inaction against this pervasive corruption allows it to fester, creating a corrosive environment where justice is compromised, and the public loses faith, a far greater cost than any proactive measure against bribery.

Beyond the direct cost of bribery, litigants in 2025 are burdened by a range of escalating expenditures that collectively form an almost insurmountable barrier to justice, further underscoring the severe cost of systemic inaction:
✔️Soaring Photocopy Expenses: The cost of essential documentation has drastically increased. Litigants now face a minimum charge of Rs 7 per page for photocopies of pleadings. Considering the often voluminous nature of legal documents, with case files running into hundreds or even thousands of pages, this seemingly small per-page fee quickly accumulates into a significant and unavoidable expense, adding another financial hurdle to the pursuit of justice. The failure to modernize record-keeping and embrace digital solutions perpetuates this anachronistic burden.
✔️Burden of Travel Costs and Delays: Court proceedings often stretch over years, especially in complex civil or criminal cases, requiring litigants to appear on numerous dates, sometimes for mere adjournments. Traveling expenses have increased drastically, and the financial strain is directly proportional to the distance between a litigant's residence and the court. This persistent need for travel, compounded by the rising costs of transportation (fuel, public transport fares), places an immense, ongoing burden on individuals, draining their resources and further highlighting the inaccessibility of justice for many, especially those from remote areas. The inaction in implementing efficient case management systems and exploring virtual hearing options leads to perpetual delays, draining public resources and personal savings.
✔️Exorbitant Legal Fees: Hiring competent legal representation is a fundamental requirement, yet lawyer fees in 2025 remain a substantial, often opaque, cost. While essential for legal guidance, these fees are often prohibitive for the average citizen. The lack of accessible, affordable legal aid mechanisms is a glaring consequence of inaction, leaving many unrepresented or poorly represented.
✔️"Miscellaneous" or "Out-of-Pocket" Expenses: This often-unaccounted-for category forms a significant portion of the hidden costs. These can include anything from informal payments for "expediting" a file to charges for basic amenities within court premises. These expenses, though seemingly small individually, accumulate to a considerable sum, often paid without receipts, perpetuating an informal economy around justice that thrives on inaction against petty corruption.
✔️"Tea money" or "Facilitation fees": These small, recurring informal payments that "lubricate" the bureaucratic machinery, often without receipts, highlight a deeply embedded culture of minor corruption. The systemic inaction in eradicating these petty demands means citizens are forced to subsidize the very system meant to serve them.

These combined factors—pervasive bribery, inflated photocopy costs, ever-increasing travel expenses due to prolonged proceedings, substantial legal fees, official court charges, and various undisclosed miscellaneous expenses—create a formidable and often insurmountable financial barrier. This collective burden makes the path to justice increasingly difficult, prolonged, and ultimately unaffordable for the average Pakistani citizen in 2025, perpetuating a system where access to justice is often dictated by one's financial capacity rather than the merits of their case.

The message of the image is a stark reminder to Pakistan's leadership and its citizens: the cost of inaction in reforming the judicial system, in combating corruption, and in streamlining legal processes is far greater than the cost of taking decisive action. This inaction leads to a crippled justice system, eroded public trust, stifled economic growth, and ultimately, a compromised vision for a "Great Pakistan. Embracing the challenges now, through genuine commitment, is the only path to building a truly equitable and accessible justice system.

📎📎⚖️👍💤Issue of law, law fields, right of quality education, & Great Pakistan.یونیورسٹی قوانین میں تبدیلی: ممکنہ اثرات او...
25/07/2025

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Issue of law, law fields, right of quality education, & Great Pakistan.

یونیورسٹی قوانین میں تبدیلی: ممکنہ اثرات اور تحفظات....

پنجاب کی سرکاری اور نجی یونیورسٹیوں کے قوانین میں ایک اہم تبدیلی کی جا رہی ہے، جس کے تحت تمام یونیورسٹیوں کی گورننگ باڈیز میں 3 ایم پی ایز کی شمولیت لازمی قرار دی گئی ہے۔ اس اقدام کے ممکنہ اثرات پر مختلف آراء سامنے آ رہی ہیں۔

ہو سکتا ہے کہ اس اقدام سے بہتر جوابدہی، مالی اور انتظامی معاملات میں زیادہ شفافیت آ جائے اور ایم پی ایز حکومتی سطح پر یونیورسٹیوں کے لیے فنڈز اور دیگر وسائل کے حصول میں مددگار ثابت ہو سکیں۔۔

لیکن ہماری رسومات اور رواج کے پیش نظر سب سے بڑا خدشہ یہ ہے کہ یونیورسٹیوں کے تعلیمی اور انتظامی امور میں غیر ضروری سیاسی مداخلت، میرٹ کی پامالی، تقرریوں میں اقربا پروری، تعلیمی معیار پر سمجھوتہ، پروجیکٹس کی رقوم میں کمیشن کک بیکس اور یونیورسٹیوں کی خودمختاری متاثر ہو سکتی ہے۔۔۔

یہ صورتحال پاکستان کے تعلیمی معیار کے لیے ایک دو دھاری تلوار ثابت ہو سکتی ہے۔ اگرچہ چند مثبت پہلو نظر آتے ہیں، لیکن ان منفی خدشات کا پلڑا بھاری ہے یہ اقدام عالمی تعلیمی معیار میں پاکستان کی یونیورسٹیوں کی رینکنگ کو مزید نیچے لے جانے کا پیش خیمہ بن سکتا ہے، جو کہ ہمارے ملک کے مستقبل کے لیے ایک سنگین چیلنج ہے۔

📎📎⚖️👍💤Issue of law, law fields, consumer rights, shortcomings in government agencies, performance and market regulation,...
25/07/2025

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Issue of law, law fields, consumer rights, shortcomings in government agencies, performance and market regulation, the prolonged burden on consumers, immediate action & Great Pakistan.

👈عالمی مارکیٹ میں دسمبر 2024 سے اب تک پام آئل کی قیمتوں میں 24فیصد کمی ہوئی لیکن پاکستان میں قیمتیں4.5 فیصد بڑھ گئیں، صارفین فی لیٹر 150 روپے اضافی قیمت ادا کرتے رہے۔۔ اور تقریبا 8 ماہ گزرنے کے بعد اب ہمارے حکومتی ادارے کو خبر ہوئی۔۔ زمہ دار کون ہے۔؟
Answer: "The 'Aam Aadmi' of Pakistan shouldn't be the sole scapegoat for the government's inefficiencies. It's time for accountability and action."
یہ پاکستان میں صارفین کے لیے ایک اہم مسئلہ ہے۔ عالمی مارکیٹ میں پام آئل کی قیمتوں میں کمی کے باوجود پاکستان میں ان کا بڑھنا کئی عوامل کی وجہ سے ہے، بہرحال اس کا ذمہ دار ایک سے زیادہ ادارے ہو سکتے ہیں یعنئ:
✔️وزارت تجارت و صنعت: عالمی قیمتوں پر نظر رکھنا اور مقامی مارکیٹ میں ان کے اثرات کو یقینی بنانا ان کی ذمہ داری ہے۔ انہیں درآمدی پالیسیوں کا جائزہ لینا چاہیے اور اگر ضرورت ہو تو ٹیکسز اور ڈیوٹیز میں کمی لانی چاہیے۔
✔️مسابقتی کمیشن پاکستان (CCP): یہ ادارہ مارکیٹ میں اجارہ داری اور کارٹیلائزیشن کو روکنے کا ذمہ دار ہے۔ اگر یہ ادارے فعال ہوں تو انہیں ایسی صورتحال میں فوری کارروائی کرنی چاہیے۔
✔️بیورو آف اسٹیٹسٹکس (PBS): یہ ادارہ درآمدات اور قیمتوں کے اعداد و شمار جاری کرتا ہے۔ ان اعداد و شمار کا بروقت تجزیہ اور حکومت کو آگاہ کرنا ان کی ذمہ داری ہے۔
✔️صوبائی حکومتیں اور ضلعی انتظامیہ: ان کی ذمہ داری ہے کہ وہ منافع خوری اور ذخیرہ اندوزی کو روکنے کے لیے مارکیٹ میں چیکنگ کریں اور خلاف ورزی کرنے والوں کے خلاف کارروائی کریں۔
✔️پاکستان وناس پتی مینوفیکچررز ایسوسی ایشن (PVMA): اس صنعت کی نمائندگی کرنے والی ایسوسی ایشن کے اراکین پر بھی یہ ذمہ داری عائد ہوتی ہے کہ وہ عالمی قیمتوں میں کمی کا فائدہ صارفین تک منتقل کریں۔
✔️ریگولیٹری ادارے: ایسے ریگولیٹری ادارے جن کا کام اشیائے ضروریہ کی قیمتوں کی نگرانی کرنا ہے، ان کی غفلت بھی اس مسئلے کا سبب بن سکتی ہے۔

👉"Despite a 24% decline in global palm oil prices since December 2024, prices in Pakistan have paradoxically surged by 4.5%, forcing consumers to bear an additional burden of Rs150 per liter. Astonishingly, it has taken our government agencies nearly eight months to acknowledge this discrepancy. The question remains: who bears the responsibility?
👉Answer: "The 'Aam Aadmi' of Pakistan shouldn't be the sole scapegoat for the government's inefficiencies. It's time for accountability and action."

📎📎⚖️👍💤Issue of Law, Law Fields, Human Rights, Invisible Citizens, The Silent Crisis of Statelessness & the Vision of a G...
23/07/2025

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Issue of Law, Law Fields, Human Rights, Invisible Citizens, The Silent Crisis of Statelessness & the Vision of a Great Pakistan.

Millions of people in Pakistan live as “invisible citizens” — individuals who, despite being born and raised in the country, are not recognized by the state. Without legal identification, they are effectively stateless. Their lives are hidden in plain sight. They are denied access to:
✔️Education.
✔️Healthcare.
✔️Employment.
✔️Voting rights.
✔️Justice and legal protections.
One such example is Ali Ahmed, a 19-year-old from Karachi. Like many others, he cannot study or earn a livelihood because he does not possess a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). When he approaches NADRA to apply, he is asked to present the CNIC or birth certificate of his grandfather or grandmother — documents his family cannot produce. As a result, he is trapped in a legal and bureaucratic cycle, and remains stateless and unregistered.

👉Hence a particularly concerning dimension is the increasing number of families who possess identity documents themselves but cannot provide documentation for their forefathers. Without proof of lineage, they are now categorized as aliens, despite having lived in Pakistan for generations. This has created a cycle of inherited statelessness—where children are born into undocumented families and are automatically denied registration. They are not simply "hidden"; they are legally non-existent.

Pakistan’s Constitution guarantees every citizen fundamental rights:
✔️Article 9 – Right to Life: Denial of identification limits access to life-sustaining services.
✔️Article 25 – Equality before Law: Stateless individuals face systemic exclusion, violating their right to equal treatment.
✔️Article 37 – Promotion of Social Justice: Failing to register individuals undermines the state’s commitment to social and economic justice.
Further Pakistan is a signatory to key human rights instruments, including:
✔️Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 6): Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
✔️Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC, Article 7): Every child has the right to be registered immediately after birth and to acquire a nationality.

While millions are left unregistered, Pakistan fails its obligations under both domestic and international law. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is responsible for issuing identity cards and registering births. Since the introduction of biometric ID cards in 2000, CNICs have become essential for nearly every aspect of life—education, employment, banking, healthcare, travel, and social support. Despite this, NADRA reported in 2021 that around 45 million people in Pakistan remained unregistered.

In rural and underserved areas like Rajanpur, Punjab, international agencies such as UNICEF have filled the vacuum left by the state. They conduct door-to-door birth registration campaigns, warning parents of the dangers of being undocumented. According to government data, 58% of children under the age of five do not have a birth certificate. Thanks to UNICEF’s efforts, birth registration in Rajanpur rose from just 6.1% in 2018 to 17.7% in 2024.

👉Yet, this vital work should not be outsourced to NGOs — it is the duty of the state.

Identity is the cornerstone of citizenship, rights, and dignity. A Pakistan where millions remain undocumented risks failing its own people. To build a prosperous Pakistan, it's crucial that every citizen is recognized, valued, and protected. Here are some essential steps to achieve this vision:
✔️Amend NADRA policies to allow identity registration even in the absence of ancestral documentation.
✔️Establish legal pathways for stateless individuals to appeal their cases or obtain temporary legal status.
✔️Deploy mobile NADRA vans to remote and low-income areas & Create grievance redress systems for rejected applicants.
✔️Run national campaigns to promote early birth registration.
✔️Link birth registration to vaccination drives, school admission, and social safety nets (such as the Benazir Income Support Program).

22/07/2025

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Issue of law, law fields, human rights, to eradicate terrorism trends and monitoring terrorism in madrassas, regulations for foreign funding of NGOs in Pakistan & Great Pakistan.

The video specifically states that:
✔️طاہر اشرفی نے امریکی این جی او اور جرمن سفارت خانے سے 90 ہزار ڈالرز لیے، دستاویز
(Tahir Ashrafi received 90 thousand dollars from an American NGO and the German Embassy, documents [confirm]).
✔️طاہر اشرفی نے دہشتگردی کے رجحانات کے خاتمے کیلئے 90 لاکھ روپے لیے
(Tahir Ashrafi took 9 million rupees to eradicate terrorism trends).
✔️طاہر اشرفی نے جرمن سفارت خانے سے مدارس میں دہشتگردی کی مانیٹرنگ کیلئے رقم لی
(Tahir Ashrafi received funds from the German Embassy for monitoring terrorism in madrassas).
✔️طاہر اشرفی نے تمام پیسے علم و عمل فاؤنڈیشن کے نام پر لیے، دستاویز
(Tahir Ashrafi received all money in the name of Ilm-o-Amal Foundation, documents [confirm]).

👉What are legal aspects whether he can receive this:
Based on general knowledge about regulations for foreign funding of NGOs in Pakistan, here's a breakdown of the legal aspects concerning Tahir Ashrafi's Ilm-o-Amal Foundation receiving money from the German Embassy:
✔️Registration with EAD (Economic Affairs Division):....NGOs intending to receive foreign funding must register with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (EAD) and obtain a Foreign Funding No-Objection Certificate (NOC). This is a mandatory requirement.
✔️MOU with EAD:....Typically, NGOs are required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the EAD for each foreign-funded project. This MOU outlines the project details, funding amount, source, and purpose.
✔️Project Approval:..... The foreign-funded project proposal itself needs to be approved by EAD. This involves providing detailed project information, donor details, and financial information.
✔️Security Clearance:.....Security agencies are often involved in the clearance process for foreign funding, especially for projects related to sensitive areas or those aimed at "monitoring terrorism," as mentioned in the video regarding madrassas. The Lahore High Court (LHC) has, however, recently set aside certain government policies (like the 2022 policy) that imposed unreasonable restrictions and involved security agencies without proper legislative backing, emphasizing that executive action cannot curtail fundamental rights without statutory law. Nevertheless, general security vetting for foreign funding remains a practical aspect.
✔️Designated Bank Accounts:..... Foreign donations must generally be received through designated bank accounts and reported as per State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) guidelines.
✔️Utilization for Stated Purpose:.....The funds must be utilized strictly for the purposes for which they were received, as declared in the project proposal and approved by EAD.
✔️Reporting and Auditing: NGOs...... receiving foreign funds are typically required to submit regular reports to EAD and get their accounts audited annually by a registered Chartered Accountant firm.

Specific to Tahir Ashrafi and Ilm-o-Amal Foundation based on the video, if the purpose was "to eradicate terrorism trends" and "monitoring terrorism in madrassas. This would likely fall under a highly sensitive category and without stringent approvals and clear legal backing for an NGO to engage in such activities, receiving and utilizing such funds would indeed be highly questionable from a legal standpoint. However The mere claim of having "documents" by the news channel would need to be verified against the actual government approvals for such sensitive projects.

22/07/2025

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Issue of law, law fields, human rights, advocacy and activism & Great Pakistan.

Senator Mushtaq Ahmed has indeed been vocal about various issues, including human rights. His advocacy and activism on these matters have been notable.

It's great to see public figures like him speaking out on important topics and working towards creating positive change.

📎📎⚖️👍💤Issue of law, law fields & Great Pakistan.معزز ججز کیلئے مختص برتنوں میں کھانا کھانے پر Judges ریسٹ ہاوس کے ملازمی...
20/07/2025

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Issue of law, law fields & Great Pakistan.

معزز ججز کیلئے مختص برتنوں میں کھانا کھانے پر Judges ریسٹ ہاوس کے ملازمین کو کارروائی کا سامنا۔ 4 ملازمین نے ججز کے برتنوں میں کھانا کھایا، جس پر لاہور ہائیکورٹ نے انکوائری کرائی۔ 3 ملازمین کو censure
کیا گیا جبکہ ویٹر کو
Misconduct
کے الزام پر بر طرفی کا شوکاز جاری کردیا گیا ۔

20/07/2025

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Issue of law, law fields, honour killings, Pakistan's Legal Framework and Judiciary & Great Pakistan.

In a shocking and brutal act of honor killing in Balochistan, a young woman Sheetal and her husband Zarak (Snaullah) were reportedly murdered by a tribal jirga, approximately one year after they had entered into a love marriage. The couple, who were said to be living a happy life together, were reportedly tricked by parents to join them for a family event. They were taken to a desolate locati noon (in the Margat area of Hanna Police Station) in Balochistan.

where an extra-judicial verdict was passed by Jirga, condemning them both to death for marrying of their own free will.

The case of Zarak and Sheetal is representative of a wider, documented issue in Pakistan. According to data from human rights organizations, more than 385 incidents classified as honor killings were officially reported across the country in 2024. The data further indicates that women constitute over 90% of the victims in these reported cases. Observers note that many similar incidents in remote regions may go unreported.

For Sheetal and Zarak, and countless other victims, there is an urgent need for the state's criminal justice system to Investigate thoroughly, Arrest and prosecute all individuals involved in the planning and ex*****on of the murders, including those who issued the jirga verdict & ensure fair trial to punish them according to law.
So,
The Government of Pakistan, specifically the provincial government of Balochistan, along with federal authorities, are requested to take immediate and decisive action in the case of Sheetal and Zarak.
And
The Judiciary of Pakistan, including the High Court Balochistan and the Supreme Court, to take suo motu (on its own motion) notice of such egregious human rights violations and ensure that justice is served.

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