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.