Jalila Haider
The writer is a social and political activist, working as a legal practitioner in Balochistan for the last ten years. She has a Masters in International Human Rights Law from the University of Sussex, UK.
Opinion
Why Is Rule Of Law Still A Distant Dream In Pakistan?
This article is part of a series titled “Is there a way forward for Pakistan?” Read more about the series here. The state of rule of law in Pakistan today is dismal to say the least. Even when laws protecting human rights exist, their poor implementation...
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Karachi Court Returns Abducted...
A court in Karachi handed over the custody of an underage Hindu girl, who was allegedly abducted by a...
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HRCP ‘Horrified’ By Alleged...
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said that it is "horrified" by the discovery of three bullet-riddled...
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Islamabad Guard Sentenced To...
A court in Islamabad has sentenced the security guard of a private company to life imprisonment for raping a...
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Blasphemy-Convict Junaid Hafeez’s Appeal...
Blasphemy-convict Junaid Hafeez's appeal against his death sentence has yet again faced delay as he continues to languish in...
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When Pakistan’s Brigadier Zia-ul-Haq...
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A Baloch Mother’s Agonizing Quest To Reunite With Her Missing Son
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Why Pakistan’s Establishment Is Afraid of Social Media
Social media platforms, X in particular, are often demonized for spreading “fake news,” but...
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Here’s Why The 26th Amendment to Pakistan’s Constitution Is Undemocratic
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