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6th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Tapping into evidence
Can the Investigation for Fair Trial Act bring about a significant change in cracking down on terrorism?
Can the Investigation for Fair Trial Act bring about a significant change in cracking down on terrorism?
23rd January, 2013
Indian panel likely to recommend tougher rape law
A three-member commission will hand over its recommendations to the government, which faced violent protests following a fatal gang-rape on December 16.
A three-member commission will hand over its recommendations to the government, which faced violent protests following a fatal gang-rape on December 16.
1st January, 2013
Ban on demanding Facebook passwords among new 2013 state laws
More than 400 measures were enacted at the state level during 2012 and will become law in the new year.
More than 400 measures were enacted at the state level during 2012 and will become law in the new year.
28th August, 2012
MQM refuses local government law consultations
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has refused talks over the matter with Pakistan Peoples Party's local leadership, creating a new deadlock.
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has refused talks over the matter with Pakistan Peoples Party's local leadership, creating a new deadlock.
9th October, 2011
Back to square one in women’s bail laws
In the tussle for bail laws related to women criminals is hidden a question of whether women should have loose bail laws or not? 2006…
In the tussle for bail laws related to women criminals is hidden a question of whether women should have loose bail laws or not? 2006…
26th May, 2011
Snapshots from the frontline
To mark International Press Freedom Day on May 3, the Herald focuses on certain trouble spots in South Asia – Pakistan, Afghanistan and India –…
To mark International Press Freedom Day on May 3, the Herald focuses on certain trouble spots in South Asia – Pakistan, Afghanistan and India –…
13th May, 2011
White House proposes new cybersecurity bill
WASHINGTON: The White House proposed draft legislation on Thursday aimed at toughening the defenses of government and private industry against the growing danger from cyberattack.…
WASHINGTON: The White House proposed draft legislation on Thursday aimed at toughening the defenses of government and private industry against the growing danger from cyberattack.…
27th April, 2011
Apple, Google asked to testify on mobile privacy
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers have invited Apple and Google to attend a hearing on privacy next month following claims the iPhone and Android devices regularly track…
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers have invited Apple and Google to attend a hearing on privacy next month following claims the iPhone and Android devices regularly track…
3rd March, 2011
Foreign funding should be subject to local laws: CJ
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said on Wednesday that foreign investment was welcome but it should be subject to the country’s Constitution and laws.…
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said on Wednesday that foreign investment was welcome but it should be subject to the country’s Constitution and laws.…
