Views and Opinions

Disenfranchisement of women

Although Pakistan has the distinction of electing the Muslim world’s first woman prime minister, there are still places where women are denied even the right

Transgender rights

In a progressive turn of events, the Supreme Court is backing the push for equal rights to members of transgender communities across provinces. We welcome

Unending child rape

SEVEN months have elapsed since the rape and murder of little Zainab triggered national horror. Seven months in which this country — hungry for justice

Safety in public spaces

The recent attack on a woman in Jinnah Park, Islamabad is a reminder of how unsafe and unwelcoming public spaces in the country can be,

Women and the law

There is no specific provision in the constitution to protect inheritance rights. The rights of legal heirs are, however, protected under the West Pakistan Muslim

Seminaries And Child-Abuse

The only thing more condemnable than the unspeakable depravity of inflicting abuse on a minor is the perpetration of such barbarism by a man of

Rape Cases

Many have breathed a sigh of relief as Zainab’s murderer was given a death sentence for the heinous crime. The efforts of the authorities must