NSK Law Associates

13/04/2022

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial has taken Suo Motu notice of the political and constitutional crisis.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial has taken Suo Motu notice of the political and constitutional crisis that emerged following Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri's decision to reject the opposition's no-confidence motion against the premier and the dissolution of the NA on Imran Khan's advice, Aaj News reported on Sunday.

Earlier, the Chief Justice of Pakistan called Supreme Court judges to his residence for consultation on the current situation.

Meanwhile, the opposition and the government's legal teams have also reached the top court.

Shehbaz left fuming, Bilawal contemplates legal battle

Earlier, Suri, who was chairing the NA session, dismissed the opposition's motion, terming it a contradiction of Article 5 of the Constitution.

In a brief address to the nation after the NA session, Prime Minister Imran Khan said after the "unconstitutional" nature of the no-confidence motion he has advised President Dr Arif Alvi to dissolve the assemblies, and call early elections.

Khan had earlier suggested on Saturday that he might not accept a vote to oust him, a move he alleged was being orchestrated by the United States.

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https://www.brecorder.com/news/40164912/cjp-takes-suo-motu-notice-of-political-situation

06/06/2021

The High Court of Justice in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has recalled its earlier orders regarding attachment of PIA offshore assets.

BVI High Court Justice Gerhard Wallbank, while passing the order on December 10, 2020, had attached certain assets of PIA.

The court had attached the assets belonging to Pakistan International Airlines Investment Limited (PIAIL), including the company’s interests in two hotels — Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, New York, and Scribe Hotel in Central Paris.

In view of the injunction, PIA cannot sale any of these hotels.

"A short while ago judgment was announced by British Virgin Island High Court. Great legal victory for PIA and Pakistan. The order was passed earlier on the request of TCC which was seeking enforcement of Reko Diq award. All orders passed against PIA earlier are now recalled by the Court. Receiver removed from Roosevelt hotel, NY and Scribe hotel, Paris. Cost of litigation also awarded," said a statement issued by Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) office on Tuesday.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2301565/1

30/09/2020

ANNOUNCING - Call for Papers and Award Nominations for Increasing Women’s Representation in Law

‘Increasing Women’s Representation in Law’ is a one-year pilot project by Group Development Pakistan (GDP), Ministry of Law and Justice and Women in Law initiative Pakistan being implemented with support from Australian High Commission and the British High Commission.

The Project seeks submissions and calls for:

(i) Papers for the Symposium and
(ii) Award Nominations for the women in law awards,

under the project from eligible individuals, entities and initiatives.
Detailed Call for Papers and Call for Award Nominations may be downloaded from:

Call for Papers: https://gdpakistan.org/call-for-papers/

Call for Award Nominations: https://gdpakistan.org/call-for-nominations/

19/08/2020

People say getting married is difficult, but in this country, getting divorced with dignity is much tougher.
LALEEN SUKHERA, AUTHOR

A British colonial-era law is being exploited by men attempting to force their spouses back into unhappy marriages.

18/08/2020

The panel discussion on Effective Management of Litigation and Arbitration also featured various partners of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM).

18/08/2020

The law pertaining to guardianship and regulating the custody of children in Pakistan is known as the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. The primary consideration in guardian courts, whilst granting custody of minors to is the welfare of the minor.

Child Custody Law in Pakistan - Courting The Law

17/08/2020

https://tribune.com.pk/story/841016/decoding-the-nikahnama

MsT takes you through the life-changing document, to highlight some important clauses you might miss out on

17/08/2020

Are family laws up to the hopes of people of Pakistan? A practising advocate makes an incisive foray into the controversial matter.