Ali Raza
Brief Bio
Ali Raza is a Lecturer in the Department of Law, with over two years of teaching and academic experience in legal education. His areas of interest include Cyber Law, Law of Property, Land Laws, Special and Local Laws, constitutional law, arbitration, Company Law and the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence within the judicial system of Pakistan.
He has been actively engaged in legal research and has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary publications across law and allied fields, with a focus on contemporary legal challenges, access to justice, and procedural reforms. His scholarly work reflects a commitment to advancing legal understanding through both doctrinal and empirical approaches.
In addition to teaching, he is dedicated to mentoring law students and promoting critical thinking, research skills, and practical legal awareness. He aims to strengthen legal education by bridging the gap between theory and practice, and by encouraging innovative approaches to legal problem-solving in Pakistan.
| Education | ||
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Master of Philosophy in Law |
TIMES University Multan |
2023 |
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Bachelor of Law |
Punjab University Lahore |
2017 |
| Professional Experience | ||
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Advocate |
Lower Court |
2018 |
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Advocate |
High Court |
2020 |
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Visiting Lecturer |
Ayan Law College |
2020 – 2022 |
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Visiting Lecturer |
Sir Syed Law College |
2022 – 2023 |
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Lecturer & Coordinator |
Jurist Judicial & Civil Services Academy |
2021 – 2023 |
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Lecturer |
TIMES University Multan |
2023 – 2024 |
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Lecturer |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan |
2024 – Present |
Professional associations
Member, Sindh Bar Council Pakistan
Research Interests
- Comparative Legal Systems (Pakistan, UK, China & International Models)
- Criminal Law and Criminal Justice System
- Constitutional Law and Judicial Review (Article 184(3), Public Interest Litigation)
- International Law and Law of the Sea (UNCLOS, Maritime Governance)
- Arbitration and International Commercial Arbitration
- Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Law, and Data Protection
- Digital Financial Regulations (Mobile Banking & FinTech Law)
- Human Rights Law (Privacy Rights, Child Protection, Labor Laws)
- Legal Education and Pedagogical Reforms in Pakistan
- Taxation Law and Economic Regulation
- Evidence Law and Criminal Procedure (Documentary & Digital Evidence)
- Intellectual Property Law (Trademark Protection & Comparative IP Systems)
- Public Prosecutor System and Fair Trial Mechanisms
- Non-Traditional Security and Legal Frameworks in Pakistan
Research Impact:
- Publications: 21
- h-index: 4
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Maritime Governance in International Law:A Critical Analysis of UNCLOS and Contemporary Ocean Challenges |
2026 |
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Analysis of Legal Mechanisms for Regulating Mobile Banking Applications and Digital Financial Services in Pakistan |
2026 |
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Unveiling the Non-Traditional Security Landscape in Pakistan: Assessing Modern Tools and Legal Framework |
2026 |
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THE PRINCIPLE OF UNIVERSAL JURISDICTION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WAR CRIMES BEYOND TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES |
2026 |
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A Comparative Study of Substantive Offences and Enforcement Mechanisms Under the Cyber Laws of Pakistan and the United Kingdom |
2026 |
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From Ethical Principles to Legal Obligations: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in the Global Legal Order |
2026 |
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An Analysis of the Procedural Innovation of Advisory Jurisdiction in the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea |
2026 |
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PAKISTAN’S MARITIME LEGAL REGIME UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW OF THE SEA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF COMPLIANCE WITH UNCLOS
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2026 |
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The Interplay of Regulatory Frameworks,
Political Dynamics and Legal Enforcement in the Lens of Pakistan’s Corporate Governance Landscape. |
2025 |
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Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards: A
Comparative Analysis of China and Pakistan |
2025 |
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Deep fakes and the Right to Privacy: A Legal Analysis under Pakistan’s Data Protection and Cybercrime Frameworks. |
2025 |
Baig, K., Ahmad, W., Laghari, A. R., & Maqbool, M. A. (2023). Surveying Legal Education in Pakistan: Addressing Challenges and Proposing Innovations. Current Trends in Law and Society, 3(1), 77–88.
Baig, K., Ahmad, W., Shah, M. Z., & Laghari, A. R. (2025). Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards: A Comparative Analysis of China and Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Law, Analysis and Wisdom, 4(5), 51–64.
Baig, K., Khan, S. M., Kanwal, S., & Kausar, Z. (2025). The Compliance of the International Arbitral Awards in Pakistan with Islamic Principles. Annual Methodological Archive Research Review, 3(7).
Baig, K., Khan, S. M., Laghari, A. R., & Ansari, A. A. (2026). From Ethical Principles to Legal Obligations: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in the Global Legal Order. Pakistan Journal of Law, Analysis and Wisdom, 5(1), 50–65.
Baig, K., Laghari, A. R., Abbas, A., & Naeem, A. (2024). An Analysis of the Legal System: A Comparative Study in the Context of Pakistan and the UK. Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 13(1).
Baig, K., Laghari, A. R., Akhtar, R., & Abbas, A. (2023). The Erosion of Tax Culture in Pakistan: Exploring the Consequences of Income Tax Evasion. Pakistan Journal of Criminal Justice, 3(1), 101–111.
Baig, K., Laghari, A. R., Akhtar, R., & Ahmad, W. (2023). The Analysis of Article 184 (3) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Regarding Cases Pending or Decided by High Courts. Current Trends in Law and Society, 3(1), 111–121.
Baig, K., Laghari, A. R., Akhtar, R., & Abbas, A. (2024). Comparative Study of the Criminal Justice System in Pakistan and the UK. Pakistan JL Analysis & Wisdom, 3, 105.
Baig, K., Laghari, A. R., Akhtar, S. T., & Bukhari, S. W. R. (2024). Exploring the Functions and Role of Public Prosecutors in the Criminal Justice System of Pakistan: A Case Study of Punjab, Multan District. Pakistan JL Analysis & Wisdom, 3, 141.
Baig, K., Laghari, A. R., Hashmi, M. A. I., & Naeem, A. (2023). Trademark Protection Index: A Comparative Evaluation of Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK). Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), 12(4), 641–646.
Basit, A., Laghari, A. R., Ansari, A. A., & Chohan, M. A. (2026). Analysis of Legal Mechanisms for Regulating Mobile Banking Applications and Digital Financial Services in Pakistan. Social Science Review Archives, 4(2), 1–15.
Kausar, Z., Laghari, A. R., Arbi, G., & Chohan, M. A. (2026). The Principle of Universal Jurisdiction in the 21st Century: Accountability for War Crimes Beyond Territorial Boundaries. Policy Research Journal, 4(2), 353–??. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18679452
Khan, S. M., Basit, A., Chohan, M. A., & Laghari, A. R. (2025). The Interplay of Regulatory Frameworks, Political Dynamics and Legal Enforcement in the Lens of Pakistan’s Corporate Governance Landscape. ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences, 4(4), 913–929.
Khan, S. M., Dharalah, A. A., Ahmad, W., & Laghari, A. R. (2025). Analyzing the Lack of International Commercial Arbitration Centers in Pakistan: A Comparative Study with Deployment Countries. Social Science Review Archives, 3(2), 1654–1667.
Laghari, A. R., Basit, A., & Ahmad, W. (2025). Deep Fakes and the Right to Privacy: A Legal Analysis under Pakistan’s Data Protection and Cybercrime Frameworks. ACADEMIA International Journal for Social Sciences, 4(4), 1915–1926.
Mumtaz, A., & Laghari, A. R. (2026). Maritime Governance in International Law: A Critical Analysis of UNCLOS and Contemporary Ocean Challenges. Social Science Review Archives, 4(2), 28–40. https://doi.org/10.70670/sra.v4i2.1966
Mumtaz, A., Laghari, A. R., Ehsan, M., & Ansari, A. A. (2026). An Analysis of the Procedural Innovation of Advisory Jurisdiction in the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Pakistan Journal of Law, Analysis and Wisdom, 5(1), 1–18.
Raza, M., Ali, M., & Laghari, A. R. (2026). Unveiling the Non-Traditional Security Landscape in Pakistan: Assessing Modern Tools and Legal Framework. Southern Journal of Arts & Humanities, 4(1), 58–70.
S. M. Adnan, Ahmad, W., Sattar, S., & Laghari, A. R. (2025). The Evolution and Challenges of Documentary Evidence in the Lens of Criminal Proceedings in Pakistan. Policy Journal of Social Science Review, 3(5), 465–479.
Teaching & Supervision
Courses
Constitutional Law
Law of Property
Land Laws
Cyber Law
Ideology and the Constitution of Pakistan
Introduction to Law and Legal System of Pakistan
Arbitration
Maritime Law
Teaching Philosophy
Bridging doctrinal legal knowledge with real-world legal and societal challenges, I aim to cultivate critical thinking, analytical reasoning and practical advocacy skills among students. My approach emphasizes connecting theoretical legal principles with contemporary issues in justice systems, human rights and governance, thereby preparing students to become competent, ethical and globally aware legal professionals and researchers.
Collaborations and Honors
Visiting Scholar – International Legal Research Program (Comparative Constitutional Law Focus)
Contributor – Collaborative Research Initiatives on International Human Rights Law and Justice Reform
Speaker – 1st International Conference on Islamic Studies and Social Sciences, organized by Malik Yar Muhammad Research Centre (SMC Private Limited), Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Collaboration
Actively engaged and open to national and international academic collaborations in areas including constitutional law, international arbitration, human rights, criminal justice reform, and the integration of emerging technologies (including AI) in legal systems.
Contact
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