Mr Shafique Baloch Advocate IntroductionApplying for asylum is not just a legal process; it is often a matter of survival. For many Pakistani citizens, political instability, persecution, and personal threats force them to seek safety in other countries. However, asylum cases are complex and require careful preparation. Every statement, document, and legal argument can determine…
By Muhammad Shafique Baloch Advocate Technology is no longer limited to offices, classrooms, or entertainment—it is now reshaping the very foundation of justice systems around the world. Among the most powerful innovations, Virtual Reality (VR) stands out as a tool that can revolutionize how courts analyze evidence, hear testimonies, and deliver justice. For countries like…
By Muhammad Shafique Baloch Advocate Introduction: What is Asylum Law? Asylum law is one of the most important branches of international human rights and immigration law. It protects individuals who are forced to leave their home countries due to persecution, violence, or fear of harm. Under asylum law, a person has the right to seek…
High Court Blocks UK Deportation Under ‘One In, One Out’ Migrant Scheme: Key Legal Insights for Pakistani Asylum Seekers As an experienced asylum lawyer and advocate for Pakistani asylum seekers worldwide, I closely monitor critical updates in UK immigration and asylum law. The recent High Court ruling blocking the deportation of an Eritrean asylum seeker…
Lahore High Court allows police to submit investigation reports via WhatsApp before bail hearings — a breakthrough for timely justice and fair trial safeguards. A Landmark Development in Bail Procedure in a progressive step toward digital transformation in Pakistan’s criminal justice system, the Lahore High Court in case 2025 LHC 5113 has held that police…
By Muhammad Shafique Baloch, Advocate Date: July 20, 2025Source: Dawn News On July 20, 2025, Dawn published a report highlighting a troubling incident at a Lahore High Court (LHC) Rest House (The Crockery Controversy), where an employee, belonging to a religious minority, was singled out for removal due to an alleged violation of crockery use…
Posted by: Muhammad Shafique Baloch, Advocate High Court As the clock struck 12:17 AM PKT on July 20, 2025, an intriguing update crossed my desk that’s stirring the legal world. On July 14, 2025, the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA), under President Malik Asif Ahmad Nissoana, sent a compelling letter to Registrar Mr. Amjad…
By Muhammad Shafique Baloch Advocate High Court In a recent decision reported as 2025 LHC 4781, the Lahore High Court once again underscored the principle that bail—even in non-prohibitory clause cases—can be denied where the facts and circumstances justify judicial restraint. The case involved Muhammad Mudasir Syed, who was accused of committing cheque fraud under…
By: Muhammad Shafique Baloch, Advocate High Court Introduction In a groundbreaking and progressive judgment, the Lahore High Court has clarified that a proclaimed offender cannot be barred from testifying in an unrelated criminal trial. The case—Crl. Misc. No. 46048/M/2024 (Nosheen Ali Nasir v. ASJ Daska & Others)—addresses the competency of witnesses, video link testimony, and…
Published: June 5, 2025By: Muhammad Shafique Baloch, Pakistani Asylum Lawyer In a shocking turn of events, Khaby Lame, one of the world’s most followed TikTok stars with over 160 million followers, has reportedly been arrested and deported from the United States for overstaying his visa. This news has taken the internet by storm—and serves as…
