HSU Advocates

15/04/2026

11/04/2026

02/03/2026

Online Expert Session - Legislative Drafting
Date: 07 March, 2026, Time: 11:30 AM
Registration: https://lnkd.in/dzpmQSXT

How does a policy idea become a law?
The School for Law and Development (SLD) is pleased to host an online session on Introduction to Legislative Drafting, led by Sharafat Ali Chaudhry, Advocate High Court, an experienced legislative drafting expert who has contributed to the drafting of more than 60 laws, bills, and rules in Pakistan.

This session will provide practical insights into:
• The fundamentals of legislative drafting
• Translating policy concepts into legal language
• Structure and components of Acts and Rules
• Common drafting challenges and solutions

Who should attend?
Lawyers, law students, government officers, policy researchers, and development professionals interested in law and governance.

Platform: Zoom
Registration:

https://lnkd.in/dzpmQSXT

Seats are limited.

20/01/2026

HSU Advocates congratulates their Associates Ms. Rabia Mustafa and Shagufta Malik for becoming accredited notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan under the Alternative Dispute Resolution (Accreditation) Rules, 2023.

🎉 Congratulations to Ms. Rabia Mustafa on Her Accreditation as Mediator!

We are proud to share that Ms. Rabia Mustafa, Senior Research Fellow at the School for Law and Development (SLD)and Editor of the Journal of Law and Development, has been officially notified as an Accredited Mediator by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, vide notification issued under the Alternative Dispute Resolution (Accreditation) Rules, 2023.

Her multidisciplinary background in linguistics, education, and law uniquely positions her as a compassionate, skilled, and effective mediator.

Her work reflects a deep commitment to dispute resolution, dialogue, and peace-building in Pakistan, strengthening access to justice and fostering a culture of understanding and reconciliation.

🌟 SLD is immensely proud of her achievement and contribution to the justice sector.

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Rabia Mustafa on this well-deserved milestone!
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09/01/2026

HSU Advocates extends its support to Raja Khawar Dhaniyal for the position of General Secretary in the upcoming Bar Elections. We respectfully request the learned members of the Bar to extend their valuable votes in his favour for a stronger, transparent, and effective representation of the legal fraternity.

09/12/2025

We are pleased to share that the Balochistan Marine and Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture Rules, 2025, which Sharafat Ali had the honour to draft as Legal Expert (FAO), were formally approved by the Technical Working Group constituted by the Government of Balochistan.

This upcoming comprehensive regulatory package marks a significant step toward strengthening Balochistan’s blue economy. Together, these Rules will enable:

• Sustainable and accountable fisheries management
• Transparent registration of vessels, jetties, landing sites, boat yards, gear industries, aquaculture establishments, and fish processing units
• Improved compliance with international standards supporting better export oriented fisheries products
• Stronger governance through an empowered Fisheries & Aquaculture Council
• Enhanced opportunities for investment in aquaculture and coastal development

This milestone reflects an inclusive and consultative drafting process, supported by provincial and federal stakeholders, technical experts, field insights and all partners for their commitment toward shaping a modern, resilient, and forward-looking regulatory framework for Balochistan’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Rules included Balochistan's :
• Marine Fisheries (Licence of Fishing and Fishing Gears) Rules
• Marine Fisheries (Vessel Registration) Rules
• Marine Fisheries (Registration of Jetties, Landing Sites, Boat Yards and Gear Making Industry) Rules
• Inland Fisheries (Licence of Fishing and Fishing Gear) Rules
• Inland Fisheries (Aquaculture Establishments and Fish Processing Units) Rules
• Fisheries and Aquaculture Council Rules

25/11/2025

Our partner, Umer Sajjad Chaven, Advocate, conducted a training session for police officers on the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018 and child protection laws in Pakistan at the Police Training Institute, Abbottabad.

20/11/2025

CALL FOR PAPERS: The Journal of Law & Development (TJLD)

Submission Deadline: December 30, 2025
ISSN: 3105-952X

TJLD, published by the School for Law and Development (SLD), invites scholars, researchers, academics, and practitioners to submit high-quality research papers for its upcoming issue.

Major Themes

Climate Change & Food Security
Urbanization & Development
Economic Development & Intellectual Property
Business & Law
Law & Women Protection
Environment & Rule of Law
E-courts & Child Rights

Submissions from related interdisciplinary fields are also welcome.

Visit the journal webpage for guidelines and submission details:
https://sld.com.pk/journal/

Contact
[email protected]
+92-512120996

Join us in advancing high-quality legal and development scholarship.
We look forward to your valuable contributions!