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Articles with tag: womens

Daughters of Hajar

Mohammad Gill   Jun 5, 2007   interacts: 1054

Hajar was Prophet Abraham’s wife and the mother of Ismael. Abraham took them to Mecca (at the site of the Masjad-al-Haram) and abandoned them there (at Allah’s command?). Identifying herself with Hajar, Asra chose to call her organization 'Dau

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.

Hero as Molester

Subhash Gatade   Sep 25, 2005   interacts: 14

The commonality of experiences on both sides of the border had never been so same ... The highest court of the country have finally vindicated the indomitable woman's stand.

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