Ijaz Ahmed, Judicial Magistrate, Pakistan Although the case of Zafran Bibi, a rape victim sentenced to death by stoning under Pakistan’s Zina Ordinance obtained worldwide attention, too little thought […]
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Recent cases of ‘honour killing’ in Sindh Province, Pakistan
Asian Human Rights Commission & Human Rights Education Forum (Pakistan) This article comprises summaries of some cases of ‘honour killing’ in Sindh Province of Pakistan received by the Asian […]
Honour killing’ in Pakistan
Asian Legal Resource Centre Footnote: The Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) submitted this written statement to the sixtieth session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights this 2004, […]
Pakistan’s law on preventive detention defies the Constitution
Ijaz Ahmad, Judicial Magistrate, Pakistan Every one of us has to abide by the rules and regulations of our society. This not only ensures our safety as individuals but also […]
Pakistan criminal law needs amendments: A proposal
Ijaz Ahmad, Judicial Magistrate, Pakistan Over the 55 years since its establishment, the Government of Pakistan has been practicing laws and procedures it adopted from the British colonial regime. Minor […]
