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This paper delves into the critical role of corporate boards in enforcing accountability within organizations, exploring the intricate balance they maintain amidst evolving challenges and heightened shareholder expectations. By examining the structures and processes that underpin effective governance, this study highlights the consequences o ... read more PDF3 - 22024 Bilal KhanPages: Ms. Sawera AreejThis paper delves into the critical role of corporate boards in enforcing accountability within organizations, exploring the intricate balance they maintain amidst evolving challenges and heightened shareholder expectations. By examining the structures and processes that underpin effective governance, this study highlights the consequences of breaches by directors and the mechanisms in place to ... read more PDF 3 - 22024 Mr. Afaq KhanPages: Ms. HumairaChildren are not objects to be used or misused neither are they broken toys to be discarded (Holmes & Holmes, 2002). Although child abuse is a global issue, the situation in Pakistan is particularly concerning. According to a research by a nongovernmental organisation, sexual assault of minors occurred in Pakistan on average 12 times every day in 2023, or one every two hours (Hussain, 2 ... read more PDF 3 - 22024 Ms. Hafsa FidaPages: Ms. HashmatMs. HashmatThe idea of Dower (mahr) is one of the fundamental rights afforded to women under Islamic law, ensuring spiritual and constitutional right of women. This paper evaluates the concept of dower from an Islamic perspective, exploring its significance and legitimacy and the insights of classical and postmodern Islamic scientist. It also investigates the essential role of dower in the marriage co ... read more PDF 3 - 22024 Mr. Muhammad SalehPages: Ms. Aisha Rasool
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In a world torn by conflicts mushrooming near the “homeland of the pure” incessantly and tempestuously, the growing fear of its flames reaching out to Pakistan is enough to keep the academics on their toes at least. The fear factor is spiked by the continuous enhancement in AI technologies and its ... read more PDF3 - 22024 Mr. Behram KhanPages: Mr. Javed IqbalThis study examines the status of women's rights in khula under both Sharia law and Pakistani statutory law, highlighting its legal development, procedural framework, and implementation challenges. Although khula is recognized in Islamic law as a legitimate form of divorce, initiated by the wife, typically involving the return of mahr, the issue of husband's consent and procedural obstacles ... read more PDF 3 - 22024 Aizaz Ali KhanPages: 1-11The Jirga system in Pakistan has historically served as an informal approach to imparting community-based justice. However, the practical implications of this system raise serious questions regarding its compliance with Islamic jurisprudence and constitutional mandates. This thesis analyses the Jirga system through an Islamic lens, exploring its conceptual foundation in Islamic law and iden ... read more PDF 3 - 22024 Pages: 12-30Agreement must be kept/ treaty must be followed is a famous international law principle Pacta Sunt Servanda, this principle honors and upholds the treaties and agreements between different states. This research explores the application of this principle in the context of the Indus Waters Treaty between the two rival countries Pakistan and India. Moreover, this research probes into the histo ... read more PDF 3 - 22024 Hashmat SultanaPages: 31-48This research explores emerging challenges and legal issues relevant to the e-commerce zone in Pakistan, including privacy concerns, digital fraud, deceptive marketing practices, and the regulation of online marketplaces. The study's initial phase is focused on empirical research on the significance, challenges, and chances of expansion of e-commerce. Secondly, this research deals with a co ... read more PDF 3 - 22024 Pages: 49-65The impact on the erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) remained one the most profound subjects of debate and controversy since 2010 when parliament passed the 18th Amendment to the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It was a groundbreaking legislation that focused on decentralizing power and empowering the provinces. I have always been fascinated by the ... read more PDF 3 - 22024 Pages: 66-82The fundamental rights described in the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973) as well as The Indian Constitution postulates the concept of double jeopardy. A well-known maxim "autrefois convict" prohibits any person, who has been convicted of a crime in the competent court, from being retried for the same offense or cause. Moreover, "autrefois acquit" prevents a person who ... read more PDF
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This Issue of the Indus Journal of Law and Social Sciences brings together a collection of scholarly articles addressing some of the most pressing socio-legal and contemporary challenges confronting Pakistan and the global community.
The issue opens with �Poverty as a Driving Factor for Child Labour in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,� which investigates the socioeconomic realities perpetuating child labour and explores policy measures to break the poverty-labour cycle.
The second article, �Article 9A and Environmental Rights in Pakistan: A Legal and Jurisprudential Analysis,� examines the evolving interpretation of constitutional guarantees of life and dignity in relation to environmental protection, tracing judicial trends and legislative responses.
In �The Legal Status of Cyber Warfare under International Humanitarian Law,� the authors analyze how traditional norms of armed conflict apply to modern cyber operations, highlighting the gaps in current international frameworks.
The fourth paper, �Law, Governance and Policy in Pakistan Regarding Water Crisis: A Critical Analysis and the Way Forward,� offers an in-depth evaluation of Pakistan�s legal and institutional mechanisms managing water resources, proposing comprehensive reforms for sustainable governance.
The issue concludes with �Critical Analysis of Crypto-based New Economy in the Light of Shariah and Examining Scope for Shariah-compliant Digital Currency (SDC),� which explores the intersection of Islamic finance and emerging digital economies, offering insights into the viability of Shariah-compliant digital currency models.
Together, these contributions enrich contemporary discourse by integrating legal scholarship with pressing developmental, technological, and ethical dimensions of modern society.
The present issue of the Indus Journal of Law and Social Sciences reflects our continued commitment to publishing scholarly works that engage with pressing socio-legal questions and contemporary dispute resolution mechanisms. The first article offers a comprehensive examination of the socio-economic, legislative, and cultural determinants contributing to the persistence and growth of child labour in Pakistan, identifying key causative factors and proposing pragmatic interventions for policy-makers and civil society stakeholders. The second paper presents a comparative and critical study of Palestine and Kashmir, exploring the parallels and divergences in their historical, political, and legal contexts, and critically analysing the role of international law, human rights discourse, and self-determination movements within the broader framework of international justice and state sovereignty. The third contribution traces the evolution of Sul?, a classical Islamic method of amicable settlement, into contemporary mediation practices, and examines how the foundational principles of Islamic ADR can be harmonised with modern procedural frameworks to address disputes effectively in multicultural and pluralistic legal systems. Together, these papers aim to provoke thoughtful engagement among academics, practitioners, and policy-makers, fostering discourse that bridges historical insight with contemporary challenges.
Volume 3, Issue 1 of the Indus Journal of Law and Social Sciences presents a rigorous examination of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms with its lead article, "Jirga as a Mechanism of Dispute Resolution: An Evaluation in the Eyes of Islamic Principles and Legal Challenges in Pakistan." This issue provides a thorough critique of the current ADR practices in Pakistan, evaluating their effectiveness, challenges, and potential for reform.
Volume 2, Issue 2 of the Indus Journal of Law and Social Sciences presents a rigorous examination of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms with its lead article, "Critical Analysis on Existing Framework of ADR in Pakistan." This issue provides a thorough critique of the current ADR practices in Pakistan, evaluating their effectiveness, challenges, and potential for reform.
Volume 2, Issue 1 of the Indus Journal of Law and Social Sciences opens with the pivotal article "Cross Border Dispute Resolution" setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of international legal challenges and mechanisms. This issue delves into the complexities of resolving disputes that transcend national boundaries, offering insights into international arbitration, transnational litigation, and the role of international institutions.
Volume 1, Issue 2 of the Journal continues its mission of advancing interdisciplinary discourse with a compelling collection of articles that address significant legal and social issues. The issue opens with "Harmonizing Tradition with Modernity: Analyzing the Evolution of Mediation in Pakistan's Legal Landscape," a thought-provoking exploration of how traditional dispute resolution practices are being integrated into the modern legal framework in Pakistan.
Volume 1, Issue 1 of the Indus Journal of Law and Social Sciences inaugurates a pivotal platform for interdisciplinary scholarship, addressing pressing legal and social issues. The lead article, "Exploring and Critically Analyzing Cybercrime Legislation and Digital Rights in Pakistan: Challenges and Prospects" sets the tone for this issue, offering an in-depth examination of the complexities surrounding cybercrime laws and digital rights in Pakistan.
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