Delays in registering a First Information Report (FIR) can undermine criminal investigations, weaken evidence, obstruct access to justice and reduce public confidence in Pakistan’s criminal justice system. This article by Ms. Sania Saleem examines the legal framework governing FIR registration, the causes of delay, relevant judicial precedents, available remedies and necessary reforms.Read More

The debate over new provinces in Pakistan raises critical questions about governance, representation, ethnic identity, resource distribution and federalism. This article examines the historical demands for new provinces, constitutional requirements under Article 239, key administrative and economic challenges, and whether stronger local governments under Article 140-A could provide a more effective alternative.Read More