The world according to a Pakistani
Events such as Osama's killings galvanised public opinion, where as Mukhtaran Mai's verdict split it in two camps.
Events such as Osama's killings galvanised public opinion, where as Mukhtaran Mai's verdict split it in two camps.
In the case of the SC verdict on the Mukhtaran Mai case, even if justice was done, it does not seem to have been done.
Dasti has sent a clear message to women that they are going to be threatened, maligned and defeated if they are raped.
Disgust at everything thrown up by those that move and shake politics and policies has bloomed and blossomed.
IHI members demand review of the Mukhtaran Mai case.
Jubilant villagers welcome the homecoming of those once accused of gang rape.
Mai’s decision to stay put and set up schools for local girls served to challenge stereotype of women as submissive.
"The government should ensure the security of Mukhtaran Mai...violating the sanctity of a woman is a sordid act."
Know also that your right to rape is supported by our legal and judicial system.
War Against Rape and lawyers shed light on ‘procedural flaws’.
Perpetrators of crimes against women will become even more confident of getting away without due punishment.
Courts are permitted to set aside acquittals if these are based on arbitrary and speculative findings.
Mukhtaran Mai seeking help, remaining steadfast in her demand for justice, and a divorcee — did not fit the mould.
The 13 accused in the Mukhtaran Mai gang rape case have been acquitted and released from jail.
Mai's counsel says the SC judgment will be challenged soon.
