Articles with tag: Ordinance

The Press Ordinance and Its Repercussions

Malik Aamir Nov 17, 2007 interacts: 46

Did the dictator really shut down GEO News for the better 'interests' of Pakistan?

Musharraf’s New Ordinance Hoopla

Mohammad A Shaikh Oct 5, 2007 interacts: 294

What is this ordinance hoopla Musharraf and Benazir Bhutto have just come up with. They want to take out accountability from the entire political and banking process.

Women's Protection Bill is Not Enough

Nuzhat Malik May 2, 2007 interacts: 5

Hudood Ordinance enacted in 1979 by a military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq has been an issue in Pakistan. General Zia suspended all fundamental rights guaranteed in the 1973 constitution.

Fight Hudood, Protect Women

Beena Sarwar Mar 6, 2007 interacts: 414

Pervez Musharraf’s amendment of Pakistan’s Sharia laws represents only a partial victory against legislation that many have been fighting against for over two decades.

A Journey Through Our Conscience

sajal javid Apr 7, 2005 interacts: 305

Up to eighty percent of the thousands of women incarcerated presently in Pakistani jails are facing charges related to the Hudood Ordinance, and most cases involve women being charged with adultery after they have allegedly been raped.