altmuslim: Changes In Pakistan's Rape Laws (Slowly) Make Progress

Saturday, August 12, 2006

Changes In Pakistan's Rape Laws (Slowly) Make Progress

The year is different, but once again a military leader in Pakistan is spearheading an effort to amend laws pertaining to women in Pakistan. In 1979, General Zia ul-Haq introduced the Hudood Ordinance, which imposes a (purportedly Qur'anic) punishment for crimes such as murder, theft, and adultery.... Sign in to see full entry.

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