Inauguration of Pakistan Law Review

It was on June 4, 2006, an event took place that stands as the most important milestone in PCL's history. It was the long awaited inauguration of the Pakistan Law Review, which is a Legal Journal published by the Publication Unit of PCL. Months of preparation had gone into the process of publishing the journal and arranging the event in the most serious of environments. The inauguration was conducted in the presence of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, judges of the superior courts and Dr. Nomita Aggarwal of the University of Delhi.

The management committee of the event was the students of PCL, who again shone through their commitment and pride in their institution. The event was given heavy amount of press coverage as PLR is the only Pakistani legal research journal being published to international standards. It was considered to be a unique event. The reviews of the articles were made by the Chief Justice and Dr. Aggarwal, who provided feedback for the forthcoming volumes. The Chief Justice was extremely encouraging in his support for the efforts of the Publication Unit and the College, in particular with the efforts of PCL choir who rendered in the event a beautiful prayer in his honour. All those involved with the publication felt it was a job well done and have already begun on the next volume.

50th Anniversary of Supreme Court of Pakistan

There can be no better recognition for PCL than being invited to manage the 50th
Anniversary of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on 23rd March 2006 in Lahore. It was a huge event in which Advocates from every part of Pakistan gathered in Lahore to celebrate the Event.

The students of PCL were the Management Committee of the event and their efforts were so professional that they received appreciation from the judges of the superior courts and none other than the Chief Justice of Pakistan. PCL faculty member Barrister Shabnam Ishaque was awarded the responsibility to conduct the whole event. In their immaculate uniforms, they received the Prime Minister, Mr. Shaukat Aziz and escorted him along with the Chief Justice to their places. PCL was the sole representative of any educational institution at the event and in recognition for their efforts the Chief Justice invited them along with the Dean for tea and presented them with mementos of the event. It was an exceptional event, which was one of a kind experience that will be cherished by all.

Student Exchange Programme

In 2006, PCL was proud to develop a link with the University of Delhi, School of Law. The beginning of this was the visit to PCL by Dr. Prof. Nomita Aggarwal, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, along with Ms. Geeta Sekhon, Lecturer of Law. Our Indian guest not only visited us but also conducted a series of College wide lectures on Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Child Abuse. It was an extremely exciting visit that culminated in a linkage between the two institutions and a student exchange programme.

The students of PCL in March 2006 headed off to India as the guests of the University of Delhi. Their adventures upon getting there began with a very rare opportunity to have an audience with the President of India, his Excellency Mr. Abdul Kalam. The event was also attended by the Dean of PCL and Dr. Nomita Aggarwal. The students were not only welcomed by the students of Delhi but also the judges of the superior courts of India.

It was a highly successful tour which took our students to Agra, Jaipur and the Taj Mahal to name a few places. PCL students were our ambassadors and they went beyond our expectations by showing that they are the best of the best……..

South Asian Law Schools Conference Katmandu, Nepal

On the May 2006, the South Asian Law Schools Conference took place in Katmandu, Nepal. PCL being a member of SALS, was invited to participate in the event. Prof. Tasneem Kausar visited Nepal and was requested to speak on the occasion. She gave a lecture on the “Trafficking of women and children in the SAARC area”, which was highly regarded by those conducting and attending the conference. She was also a guest of Katmandu School of Law and was invited to speak on Law as a special guest at the 7th KSL Annual Programme. Prof. Tasneem was the sole representative of Pakistani Law Schools at the event and her contributions and presence were applauded.