An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Friday sentenced seven people for incitement of violence and spread of hatred against state institutions during the May 2023 riots. Those convicted include YouTuber Adil Raja, journalists Wajahat Saeed Khan, Sabir Shakir and Shaheen
Understanding Pakistan’s connection to the Pahalgam attack
Aman Kumar
A few Special Rapporteurs and an Independent Expert of the United Nations Human Rights Council have written to both India and Pakistan regarding the war these countries fought in May 2025. This ‘Communication’ asks for ‘Observations’ by the
Concerns raised about changes to Home Office’s country evidence on Pakistan for LGBT+ people
The Home Office has published an updated country policy and information note known as a ‘CPIN’ on Pakistan and sexual orientation and gender identity claims. A new version of the note was published in May 2025, replacing the earlier version
Indo-Pak War (2025) and India’s ‘New-Normal’
Aman Kumar
In the aftermath of the India-Pakistan War in May 2025, the Indian government decided to send seven groups of parliamentarians to multiple countries. At the time, it was said that the aim was to convey India’s position on
UN torture expert raises concerns over detention conditions of Imran Khan’s wife in Pakistan
The UN Special Rapporteur on torture raised concerns on Wednesday about the detention conditions of Bushra Bibi Khan, the wife of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan. The statement urged Pakistani authorities to take immediate measures to improve Bushra Khan’s
Article: Why Pakistan Urgently Needs Digital Will Legislation in the AI Era: Insights from the United Kingdom
Alisha Tahir (Faisalabad College of Law) and Ishtiaq Ahmed (Faisalabad College of Law; University of Toulouse) recently published, Why Pakistan Urgently Needs Digital Will Legislation in the AI Era: Insights from the United Kingdom, 2025. Provided below is an
Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS
- In a special report, Friday Times journalist Amna Usman described how “surrogacy in Pakistan is deeply stigmatised despite medical benefits, raising ethical, religious and legal debates over lineage, dignity and regulated compassion.”
- In Iran, “the Islamic
High Court orders summary return of child to Pakistan
C (A Child: Summary Return to Pakistan), Re [2025] EWHC 1427 (Fam) (04 March 2025)
In this case, Nicholas Stonor KC granted the mother’s application for the summary return to Pakistan of a young boy, A, who was aged 17
When Treaties Flow into Tribunals: Examining Competence and Consent in the Indus Water Arbitration
When Cooperation Falters: The Legal Contest over the Indus Water Treaty
The Indus Water Treaty, hereinafter referred to as ‘IWT’, is an agreement between India and Pakistan which assigns the three Eastern Rivers to India namely Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.
Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecom launches AI hub in Islamabad to boost digital cooperation
It is reported that Saudi Arabia’s GO Telecom has inaugurated an AI hub in Islamabad, Pakistan, aiming to enhance collaboration in AI and data infrastructure between the two nations. This initiative follows discussions between Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Khawaja and