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01 - Transgender Rights in Pakistan: Navigating Legal Framework, Practices and Challe

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).01
10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).01      Published : Jun 2024

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    Analyzing the philosophical foundation and practical realities of the Pakistani experience with transgender rights, this study aims to establish the successes, challenges, and potential directions for development. Over the last few years, the Pakistani legislators have enhanced the legal protection for Transgender Rights to a significant level. A landmark bill passed in 2018, the Transgender Perso... Details

    Transgender Rights, Legal Framework, Social Practices. Discrimination, Gender Identity

    (1) Muhammad Fazeel
    Undergraduate, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Qasim Shahzad Gill
    PhD, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
    (3) Ghulam Mustafa
    Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Demurrage Under Pakistani Law: Legislative Framework, Challenges, and Strategies

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).02
10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).02      Published : Jun 2024

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    The word Demurrage itself explains the cost imposed on the consignee or owner of goods for delays beyond the free days which is called lay time in legal terms but due to late clearance and many more related issues shipper and consignee both suffer. Although, the courts of Pakistan grant a stay to the consignee for non-payment of demurrage under section 14-A custom Act yet ignore the fact that the ... Details

    Demurrage, Maritime Law, International Trade, Legislative Framework, Cargo, Ports, Contracts, Compensation

    (1) Siddiqa Nausheen
    Advocate, Sindh High Court, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Teacher Associate, School of Law, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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03 - The Rise of Islamophobia in India: Violation of Human Rights and Fundamental Fre

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).03
10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).03      Published : Jun 2024

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    This article examines Islamophobia in India and its impact on the human rights and basic liberties of Indian Muslims. Islamophobia is a new form of racism that has grown out of xenophobia, negative profiling, and stereotyping of Muslims. This article focuses upon the current state of Islamophobia, basic liberties, hate speech, discrimination, and violence against Muslims. These acts of prejudice, ... Details

    Islamophobia, Islam, Muslims, India, BJP Government, Human Rights

    (1) Robina Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Maryam Siddique
    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Zafar Abbas
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Government College No.1, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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04 - Hampering Originality: IP Laws in the USA in the Milieu of Generative Artificial

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).04
10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).04      Published : Jun 2024

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    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading to the replacement of human intellect by Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI), which is to be a new norm for redefining artistic and literary works not subject to human authorship. The IP laws, particularly in the USA, haven't proved to be dynamic enough to adapt to this fast-moving change. The existing IP laws seem unfair when seen through the prism of ... Details

    Generative Artificial Intelligence, AI-generated Works, AI Authors, Intellectual Property, Copyrights

    (1) Zia Ullah Irfan
    Assistant Professor, Toppers Law College Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yabinda Saleem
    In charge Academics, Toppers Law College Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Bakht Munir
    Lecturer (PhD in Law), Institute of Languages and Linguistics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Towards Sustainable Agriculture: Assessing Plant Variety Protection and FarmersÃ

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).05
10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).05      Published : Jun 2024

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    Pakistan's regulatory framework regarding Plant varieties presents a multifaceted challenge in the preservation of farmers' rights within the spheres of agricultural policy, intellectual property rights (IPRs), and the socio-economic landscape. This inquiry aims to analyze the current state of plant-related legislation in Pakistan, with a particular highlighting on the strategies employed to prote... Details

    Plant Varieties, Legislation, Farmers’ Rights, Innovations, Intellectual Property Rights

    (1) Muhammad Mubeen
    Visiting Faculty, School of Law, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Visiting Faculty Member, Department of Law, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Hafiz Aziz ur Rehman
    Professor, School of Law, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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06 - Ensuring Shelter for All: Analyzing India's Legal Framework and Policies on Hous

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).06
10.31703/glsr.2024(IX-II).06      Published : Jun 2024

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    India's rapid urbanization and growing socio-economic inequality have resulted in a severe housing shortage. This study investigates India's legal and policy frameworks concerning housing, focusing on the 'Housing for All' initiative. It examines key legal developments, significant court rulings, and policies like the National Housing & Habitat Policy and the Land Acquisition Act, of 2013. The... Details

    Shelter, Urbanization, Legal Framework, Housing

    (1) Shahid Rizwan Baig
    Assistant Professor, College of Law, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Lubna Ghulam Sarwar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Government Graduate College for Women, Ali Pur Chattha, Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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