Reema Omer
Courts have failed to interpret the Anti-Terrorism Act in a consistent manner.
Published 21 Aug, 2017 07:13am
The judiciary has sometimes appeared dismissive of international human rights treaties.
Published 29 Jul, 2017 07:07am
The renewal of ‘military justice’ is in some ways even more alarming than when it was introduced in 2015.
Published 04 Apr, 2017 04:21am
The claim that these courts have helped reduce the threat of terrorism is weak.
Published 21 Feb, 2017 03:03am
People continue to go missing.
Published 31 Jan, 2017 02:56am
Arbitrariness in the application of the death penalty has effectively resulted in a ‘death lottery’.
Published 19 Dec, 2016 07:01am
Pakistan’s terrorism victims deserve truth and justice.
Published 13 Nov, 2016 03:00am
Few remember the missing.
Published 25 Sep, 2016 01:17am
Departure from ordinary legal procedures and safeguards in the name of fighting terrorism is counterproductive.
Published 19 Jul, 2016 02:47am
Even if quotas for women are introduced at the Supreme Court level, they will not markedly improve matters.
Published 21 Jun, 2016 01:37am
A specific law on human rights defenders is vital to recognise the legitimacy of their work.
Published 31 May, 2016 05:02am
Corruption in the judiciary has been a long-standing and chronic issue in the country.
Published 23 May, 2016 02:30am
The government doesn’t see women’s under-representation in the legal profession as a problem.
Updated 15 Mar, 2016 09:25am
The conclusion that the NCHR has strengthened the institutional framework for human rights is problematic.
Published 01 Mar, 2016 02:45am
The Supreme Court must ensure that procedures of military courts meet basic standards of fairness.
Published 16 Feb, 2016 01:38am
The operation of military courts has come at great cost to human rights and the judiciary’s independence.
Published 01 Feb, 2016 01:16am
That rape ‘dishonours’ the victim is a recurring theme that is, disturbingly, also perpetuated by the courts.
Published 11 Jan, 2016 07:08am
Proceedings before Pakistani military courts fall well short of national and international standards.
Published 14 Dec, 2015 02:24am
State institutions can take concrete measures to address religious persecution.
Published 24 Nov, 2015 01:48am
Most blasphemy accused are acquitted, but the flawed justice system violates their right to a fair trial.
Published 15 Aug, 2015 02:20am
