Reema Omer

Basic structure, again

The temptation to find judicial solutions to political problems should be resisted. Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:45am

Kelsen’s return

We don’t even have a draft for the ‘constitutional court’. Published 13 Oct, 2024 08:34am

Can judges speak?

There are broad and important areas about which judges have a duty to speak. Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:48am

‘Scandalising’ contempt

In the most serious cases, the option of civil defamation and action under other relevant statutory laws also exists. Published 30 May, 2024 08:40am

An inclusive judiciary

While the detailed deliberations of the JCP need not be made public, the reasons for selecting certain candidates for nomination must be disclosed. Updated 11 May, 2024 08:56am

Rule by law

‘The rule of law’ is being weaponised, taking on whatever meaning that fits the political objectives of those invoking it. Published 20 Apr, 2024 06:10am

Myths about ‘military justice’

It is incorrect to suggest the Supreme Court has given a ‘lenient’ option to ‘terrorists and anti-state actors’. Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:25am

‘Missing’ politicians

The ‘disappearances’ — and later ‘reappearances’ — are not isolated events. Updated 26 Oct, 2023 10:17am

‘Internal’ independence

Chief justices have grossly misused their powers by assigning politically significant cases to a handful of judges to the exclusion of others. Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:20am

Judicial independence?

There are concerns that judicial independence has been weaponised to shield superior courts from accountability. Updated 09 Sep, 2023 10:15am

Punjab Drama Act

The extensive nature of the crackdown against theatres and public performances should concern us all. Updated 02 Sep, 2023 08:34am

Justice, not vengeance

A duly reasoned, written judgement is an essential component of a fair trial. Updated 27 May, 2023 09:18am

Paterfamilias?

Through a series of judgements, SC made CJP’s recommendations for judicial appointments virtually binding on president. Updated 06 Aug, 2022 08:59am

Little progress against torture

There have been many regressive developments since the CAT committee’s review of Pakistan’s record. Published 26 Jun, 2021 06:28am

Mixed signals on rights

Government officials continue to call human rights standards alien to Pakistan’s ground realities. Updated 06 May, 2021 09:12am

What are rape myths and why are they far from harmless?

Prime Minister Imran Khan received widespread castigation for implying that sexual violence was caused by obscenity. Published 20 Apr, 2021 09:30am

SOCIETY: CHALLENGING RAPE MYTHS

Prime Minister Imran Khan received widespread castigation for implying that sexual violence was caused by obscenity and a lack... Published 18 Apr, 2021 06:57am

Allocation of cases

Assigning cases shouldn’t weaken judicial independence. Published 06 Mar, 2021 06:53am

Twists and turns in PTI’s legal battle for survival

The foreign funding case is more than just a legal question. Updated 27 Jan, 2021 08:07am

Ethical vs disciplinary codes

A fundamental element of judicial independence is that judges should have security of tenure. Published 25 Dec, 2020 07:25am