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Will the state continue to turn a blind eye to minorities?
There are unattended issues, which face reluctance on the part of politicians – and on top of that list are the issues faced by religious minorities.
There are unattended issues, which face reluctance on the part of politicians – and on top of that list are the issues faced by religious minorities.
13th April, 2013
A change in mood
It was polling day in 1993. By 10pm it was clear that Nawaz Sharif had consolidated his hold over Lahore, once considered a fortress of the PPP and the Bhuttos.
It was polling day in 1993. By 10pm it was clear that Nawaz Sharif had consolidated his hold over Lahore, once considered a fortress of the PPP and the Bhuttos.
11th April, 2013
What does the election calculus show?
Is anyone paying attention to who the minorities will vote for? Dawn.com asked Adnan Rehmat, who heads Islamabad-based Intermedia.
Is anyone paying attention to who the minorities will vote for? Dawn.com asked Adnan Rehmat, who heads Islamabad-based Intermedia.
22nd March, 2013
Punjab Elite Police: Counter-terrorism force or politician protector?
Official data available claims that out of the 963 elite police commandoes in Lahore, around 70 per cent have been deployed with VIPs.
Official data available claims that out of the 963 elite police commandoes in Lahore, around 70 per cent have been deployed with VIPs.
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2nd June, 2012
A decree to counter discrimination
There is a need for a new legislation, which can systematically address discrimination and provide remedies for affected minorities.
There is a need for a new legislation, which can systematically address discrimination and provide remedies for affected minorities.
4th January, 2012
Taseer’s killing — symbol of a withering state
One year on, the country is at best ignoring the anniversary of its former governor and at worst supporting his murderer.
One year on, the country is at best ignoring the anniversary of its former governor and at worst supporting his murderer.
31st December, 2011
Declared profane
When in December 2010 late Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer visited Aasiya Bibi, who had been sentenced to death on a blasphemy charge, and promised to appeal for clemency for her
When in December 2010 late Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer visited Aasiya Bibi, who had been sentenced to death on a blasphemy charge, and promised to appeal for clemency for her
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10th May, 2011
Vigilante justice
“You will only be able to attack Christians over our dead bodies,” Ghulam Muhammad Doger, head of the Gujranwala police, warned the rioters…
“You will only be able to attack Christians over our dead bodies,” Ghulam Muhammad Doger, head of the Gujranwala police, warned the rioters…
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13th April, 2011
Legal rot, political apathy
It was at once refreshing and worrying to see the rights activist and president of the Supreme Court Bar association, Asma Jahangir, in an interactive…
It was at once refreshing and worrying to see the rights activist and president of the Supreme Court Bar association, Asma Jahangir, in an interactive…
17th February, 2011
“It is the women who have the guts in Pakistan”
In Pakistan, Salman Taseer’s assassination in early January has blown the lid off the seething cauldron that has been bubbling in Pakistan for the last…
In Pakistan, Salman Taseer’s assassination in early January has blown the lid off the seething cauldron that has been bubbling in Pakistan for the last…
15th February, 2011
Herald exclusive: Law unto themselves
Police in Pakistan are known for being inefficient, corrupt and brutal. But when it comes to blasphemy cases they have behaved even more irresponsibly on…
Police in Pakistan are known for being inefficient, corrupt and brutal. But when it comes to blasphemy cases they have behaved even more irresponsibly on…
15th February, 2011
Herald exclusive: What the law says
Section 295: Harming or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult a religion Section 295-A: Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the…
Section 295: Harming or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult a religion Section 295-A: Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the…
15th February, 2011
Herald Exclusive: The law of diminishing utility
Zaibunnisa was jailed in 1996 on blasphemy charges when Qari Hafeez, a cleric from Lahore, complained to the police that he had found torn pages…
Zaibunnisa was jailed in 1996 on blasphemy charges when Qari Hafeez, a cleric from Lahore, complained to the police that he had found torn pages…
15th February, 2011
Herald exclusive: Shrunken space
Holding a memorial reference for Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, who was shot dead on January 4 by a member of his security detail because of…
Holding a memorial reference for Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, who was shot dead on January 4 by a member of his security detail because of…
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8th February, 2011
6th January, 2011
