Islamic and Common Law Principles in Pakistan: An Analysis of Unstated Influences

Islamic and Common Law Principles in Pakistan: An Analysis of Unstated Influences

By Hassan Ali* The legal system of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan encompasses a mixture of secular and Islamic law. There remains a distinct difference between its secular courts and Islamic institutions,[1] with no requirement imposed on the former to adhere strictly to Islamic principles unless the statutes under which the proceedings arise, or evidentiary requirements, are based on Islamic principles.[2] Nonetheless, its historical, cultura…