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Should Jirgas Be Given Constitutional Cover?

By Ijlal Ali Shah

Should Jirgas Be Given Constitutional Cover? The philosophy of an Islamic judicial system is none other than what has been told by Prophet Muhammad (peace be […]

Commentary. Guest Columnists. July 7, 2017

How the Parallel Judicial System of Jirga Perpetuates Injustice For Pakistani Women

By Javeria Younes

How the Parallel Judicial System of Jirga Perpetuates Injustice For Pakistani Women Women in Pakistan continue to fall prey to jirgas, a parallel justice system held by […]

Blawgs. Commentary. May 24, 2016 3

No Honor In Honor Killings

By Sadia Huda

No Honor In Honor Killings “A man remains a man no matter how poor his conduct. A woman, even if she were to deviate for one […]

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