News & Events

Pakistan College of Law at the Vienna International Christian-Islamic Summer University 2010

The 2nd Vienna International Christian-Islamic Summer University 2010 will take place in Stift Altenburg, a Benedictine monastery in Lower Austria from 4 to 24 July 2010. The monastery, also known for its “Garden of the Religions”, combines a unique atmosphere with the conveniences of a modern conference hotel.

The Summer University will bring together more than 30 students from universities in Christian and Muslim countries. The three week programme consists of 9 main courses, afternoon workshops and evening talks. The professors come from the University of Vienna and from universities in other European and non-European countries.

The courses in the field of law, theology and social sciences include topics like introduction to Islam and Christianity, interreligious dialogue, human rights and human freedom from the Muslim and the Christian perspectives, gender and religion, constitutionalism in a globalised world, religion and the State, religious pluralism, minority issues and others. In addition the programme includes excursions to Vienna and in the country side, evening programmes as well as sports and cultural activities.

IFC Conference, 2010

A National Conference on Alternate Dispute Resolution was organized by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on 29th and 30th April, 2010.

The Conference was inaugurated by Honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. The speakers at the conference included Honorable Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jilani of Supreme Court of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif – Chief Justice Lahore High Court, Ms. Navin Merchant from IFC, Mr. Justice (Retd.) Saiduzzaman Siddiqui – former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Professor Humayoun Ihsan from Pakistan College of Law. Moreover, six students from Pakistan College of Law were selected to be the official rappoteurs of the conference.

Pakistan College of Law was the only law college whose students given representation and participation in the conference.

Prof. Humayoun Ihsan, Dean of Pakistan College of Law was the only legal academic invited to speak in the Conference

Visit By University Of Baluchistan Delegation

A delegation from the University of Baluchistan gave PCL the privilege of visiting the campus and engaging in discussions on legal and constitutional issues for three weeks in February 2010. Students as well as Professors of PCL interacted with the delegation, which was an eye-opening and thought-provoking experience for all sides, each gaining valuable knowledge of others perspectives on a range of matters, resulting in what can be summed up as an enriching experience.

Lecture Series By Judge Tanveer Ikram

In January 2010, British District Judge visited PCL to deliver a number of lectures on the Separation of Powers, Judicial Review, Human Rights, Terrorism and the Legal Profession in the United Kingdom. Mr. Tanveer Ikram kindly consented to being appointed as an Honorary Professor of PCL's faculty. We await your return, Professor!

All Pakistan Moot Competition

Shazia Noor, Fatima Qasim Dilawari and Saad Masood represented PCL in the first LUMS all Pakistan Moot Competition. Faced with tough opposition from across the country, the PCL team remained undaunted. The team over whelmed the competition with their legal prowess, with Shazia Noor bagging the coveted Best Speaker Prize, as well as winning the entire tournament to bring home the team trophy.

PCL Annual Moot Court Competition

PCL organized its first annual Moot Competition, with Bahauddin Zakriya University, Punjab University, Punjab Law College and Lahore University of Management Sciences participating. In the court room battles that ensued, LUMS were declared as the winning team as well as the Best Speaker and Researcher.

National Law University, Jodhpur Moot

PCL students keeping with tradition represented their country by participating in the Annual 13th M.M Singhvi Moot competition 2010.

LUMS Olympiad Moot

College students swept the 2nd and 3rd positions at the LUMS OLYMPIAD MOOT Competition. It most definitely has been the year of PCL for national and international Moots.

Annual Dinner and 10 Years Celebrations

A milestone was achieved in the tremendous history of PCL, as College completed its 10 years and celebrated it in a fabulous way alongwith the annual college dinner. At this functions college reaffirmed its commitment to imparting quality legal education. Prizes, shields and medals were distributed among students who got distinctions in curricular and co-curricular activities at both National and International levels. Special prizes were also awarded to those students who were selected this year to represent PCL internationally in Jean Pictet Law Moot Competition, Spain, International Law Moot Competition in Jodhpur India and a residential program on Socio-Economic and Development Rights in Nepal. Mr. Justice Khawaja Mohammad Sharif was Chief Guest alongwith Mr. Justice (R) K. M. A. Samdani. After prize distribution dinner was served.

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.

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……..

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.

Faculty Participation In International Conference Held In Australia

In November 2009, Prof. Tasneem Kausar attended a conference in Griffith University, Australia entitled “Pakistans Chronic Instability: International and Regional Concerns.” The title her presentation was “The Judicialization of Politics and Governance in Pakistan.”

University of London International Programmes 2nd Annual Certificate Awarding Ceremony

Students of the University of London International Programmes were awarded Degrees and Diplomas in February 2010, Once again the students of PCL achieved academic excellence, raising the bar for the future batches. Asra Asad delivered an inspirational graduation speech to her peers at the occasion. Justice (Rtd.) Nasira Javed Iqbal distributed the Certificates as Chief Guest of the ceremony along with the parents of the students and a delegation from Baluchistan National University.

Prof. Walter Mead's Lecture

PCL organized a special lecture and lunch with Prof. Walter Russell Mead, regarding the American foreign policy. Prof. Mead is the Henry A. Kissinger senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. An honors graduate of Groton and Yale, Prof. Mead is the award-winning author of a number of books on international affairs. In his lecture Prof. Mead discussed the effects and working of US Foreign Policy and its impacts on Pakistan. The lecture was attended by the faculty and students who found it a good learning experience.

Workshop On Philosophical Sources Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

In November 2009, Prof. Pablo Ruani, who is a Professor of History of Contemporary Philosophy at the Francis Xavier Institute of Philosophy, conducted in PCL a day long Certificate Workshop on the subject of Philosophical Sources of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He was accompanied by several trainee Christian priests who alongside PCL students studied and discussed the intricacies of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and upon completing the workshop received participatory certificates.

PCL Mastermind

The Master Mind quiz competition, one of the most keenly awaited events of the year, was held on 26th February 2010. After dispensing the preliminaries, Mohammad Adil, Azhar Imran, Shagufta Mansha and Zeeshan Hashmi set the pace for a tough final. Zeeshan Hashmi came through as the PCL Master Mind. This quiz is held annually and a cash prize is given along with the winners name being placed permanently on a plaque in college.

PCL Annual Sport’s Events

Sports promote health and healthy people constitute a healthy society. The importance of sports in the life of a student is invaluable; sports play a pivotal role in developing values like discipline, responsibility, self-confidence, sacrifice and accountability which is an integral part of learning as a student at PCL.

Like previous years an Annual Sports Interclass Championship was held during the winters, in which table tennis and badminton matches were played by boys and girls. The winners of Badminton and Table Tennis competition were awarded with their trophies and certificates in the annual dinner.

Annual Dinner

College after a few hiccups held its Annual Dinner 2010 with the Chief Guest, Justice (Rtd.) Amir A. Reza Khan and Guest of Honor Justice (Rtd.) Karamat Nazir Bhandari who distributed awards while the college bid farewell to the final year students.