Honour killings in Sindh on October 25, 2018Honour killings is a reality in Pakistan, no one can deny from it. However, in Sindh this practice is taking pace and the state and even the government is mum on the draconian issue. Moreover, social norms and cultural values are deeply rooted in interior Sindh. Therefore, the concept of killing a woman on the […]
Paralysed prisoners should not be executed on October 6, 2018In Pakistan at least 6,000 to 8,000 prisoners await execution across the country. Most of those put on the death row are convicted in murder cases. Hundreds among them have exhausted their appeals and their clemency appeals are rejected as well. However, in December 2014, Pakistan lifted the seven-year unofficial moratorium on the death penalty […]
The denial of juvenile justice in Pakistan on October 1, 2018The right to afair trial is an important facet of a democratic polity governed by the rule of law. Every person against whom a criminal charge is levied, is entitled to a fair trial. However, there are many prisoners in Pakistani jails who are seeking legal aid and one of them is Muhammad Iqbal alias […]
‘Vibrant civil society key to democracy’ on September 28, 2018Tahir Malik is a renowned human rights activist and rights defender. He has initiated several projects which are related to women empowerment and women social entrepreneurship. He is a man with a vision of how marginalised segments of society can be uplifted through promoting the culture of art. He has addressed and raised voice nationally […]
Fair trial for all on September 15, 2018Our system of justice is based on the rule of law, which is, in fact, enshrined in our constitution through the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It means that the law applies to everyone – no one is above the law. And the law must be the same, regardless of race, gender, status or any […]
Asiya Bibi’s unfair trial on September 10, 2018We all have heard this quote “justice delayed is justice denied”, however, within Pakistan, there are many vulnerable prisoners who are suffering in notorious jails and one of them is Asiya Noreen, who was charged under section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code. Sadly, she has been languishing in prison for more than nine years, […]
‘Create awareness, spread the light by sharing knowledge’ on August 30, 2018Dr Shakir Khawaja is peace and gender specialist and a renowned academician based in Islamabad. She is well versed on issues regarding female empowerment, regional peace and international relations. She has a doctorate and completed her thesis exploring energy politics between India and Pakistan, from the Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. One of her major […]
‘Women possess more emotional intelligence than men’ on August 25, 2018Dr Faryal Razzaq is an example of what an ordinary woman can achieve in her life through pure dedication and hard work. She has a doctorate and her thesis is in emotional intelligence at the Pakistani workplace. Dr Razzaq is a gender expert and has conducted various research works on women’s socio-economic issues. She is […]
The Political Participation of Women on August 19, 2018Democracies are expected to base their governance on representation from across their populations, considering not only the majority but also the concerns of marginalised groups and minorities. Though Pakistan’s constitution guarantees dignity, freedom and equality to all citizens, women have remained marginalized among others in political participation, evidenced by their low percentage in holding public […]
Markazi Jamia Masjid — the oldest mosque in Rawalpindi on August 17, 2018Pakistan’s rich culture is reflected in the architecture of its historically significant mosques. Whether it’s Lahore’s Badshahi Mosque or the lavishly decorated Mahabat Khan Mosque of Peshawar, each building is unique and beautiful in their own right. One of the oldest mosques in Rawalpindi city, the Markazi Jamia Masjid, is a marvellous example of architectural […]