Right to Self-Defence in Pakistan: What the Law Actually Allows

Pakistan’s law does recognize a right to self-defence, but it is narrowly defined and comes with strict limits. Under the Pakistan Penal Code, this is formally called the “right of private defence,” and it protects a person’s body and property, not acts of revenge. Understanding where this right begins and ends matters, because courts examine […]

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