Stories by Rida Hosain

The writer is a barrister. She tweets @RidaHosain

Rida Hosain
Imaan-Hadi arrest and a state at war with dissent

Imaan-Hadi arrest and a state at war with dissent

The misuse of power is a betrayal of the state’s responsibility. And this conduct reflects a deliberate strategy of intimidation designed to silence voices that hold state power accountable. Published 24 Jan, 2026 03:20pm
Judicial injustice

Judicial injustice

GBV cases mustn’t be converted into moral debates. Published 17 Dec, 2025 04:48am
Post-26th judiciary

Post-26th judiciary

A true mark of justice is that it occurs in real time. Published 12 Jul, 2025 06:35am
Judicial surrender

Judicial surrender

Courts have a duty to strike down laws incompatible with rights. Updated 25 May, 2025 05:45pm
Supreme injustice

Supreme injustice

Our jurisprudence is dictated by the male lived experience. Published 15 Jul, 2024 08:12am
Will of the people

Will of the people

There is no past wrong which justifies the present dismantling. Published 06 Feb, 2024 06:50am
Fifty years later

Fifty years later

The nation is stuck in a repetitive cycle: striving for fair and timely polls, basic rights, and civilian empowerment. Updated 09 Dec, 2023 09:27am