Press Release The Women’s Action Forum (WAF)’s Karachi, Hyderabad and Islamabad chapters have expressed ‘concern’ about the current controversy surrounding the recent appointment and nomination of judges by the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). In a statement, the WAF said, “This controversy highlights the urgent need for significant reforms in the process of appointments to […]
217SharesWomen’s Action Forum (WAF) has condemned the manhandling of PMLN leaders including female lawmaker Maryam Aurangzeb, outside the National Assembly by protesting workers of PTI today. In a statement, the women rights organisation said, “WAF Lahore is shocked at the hooliganism by PTI workers attack on opposition leaders including woman politician @Marriyum_A. WAF strongly condemns […]
This piece is part of a series recognising the efforts and struggle of Pakistani women who challenged the status quo and paved the way for other women. Shahla Zia, affectionately known to her friends as Shelley, was a Pakistani lawyer, activist and one of the founding members of Women Action Forum (WAF). She also remained […]