Introduction Under Islamic law, a child born out of wedlock is considered filius nullius (“a son of nobody”) and considered to own no lineage to the […]
Evolution of Rape as a War Crime and Status in Pakistan
Introduction Rape and acts of sexual violence against women have been committed during times of armed conflict for a long time. Rape was previously considered a […]
Why Have We Written A Book On Family Laws In Pakistan?
Why Have We Written A Book On Family Laws In Pakistan? Dr Cheema and I have recently published a book titled Family Laws in Pakistan (Oxford University […]
Violence Against Women: Actual Situation In Pakistan And Effective Measures To Fight Against it
Violence Against Women: Actual Situation In Pakistan And Effective Measures To Fight Against it Introduction “No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your […]
The Much-Needed Anti-Rape Bills
The Much-Needed Anti-Rape Bills In contradistinction to the legislature’s characteristic stalling on critical legal reforms, the Senate, last week, adopted the Anti-rape Bill proposed (over a year back) […]