The 2005 South Asian Earthquake: Natural Calamity or Failure of State? State Liability and Remedies for Victims of Defective Construction In Pakistan

This article conducts a review and evaluation of the various potential legal remedies that might be available to the victims of the 2005 South Asian earthquake against public officials and the state. It argues that such litigation may establish accountability for the failures of the past and go some way toward providing compensation to those affected; it may also compel the state to establish adequate regulatory mechanisms for the future.

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Authors

Dr. Maryam S. Khan IDEAS

Dr. Osama Siddique

Keywords

• Disaster Law
• National Accountability
• Public Interest Litigation
• Tort Law

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Siddique, O., & Khan, M. S. (2009). The 2005 South Asian Earthquake: Natural Calamity or Failure of State? State Liability and Remedies for Victims of Defective Construction In Pakistan. Australian Journal of Asian Law.

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