ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, Aurat March, a women’s rights organization in Pakistan held a protest against the verdict in the unlawful marriage case of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. The court’s decision in this case has been widely criticized for infringing upon the rights of women and their agency over their lives.
Aurat March condemns ‘iddat case’ verdict
In a statement released by the Aurat March, they condemned the recent court verdict in the infamous iddat case of Bushra Bibi and Imran Khan. They argued that the state has no business dictating people’s private matters and scrutinizing women’s life choices about issues concerning no one but themselves. The verdict is seen as a hostile judgment that jeopardizes the dignity of every woman in Pakistan.
Aurat March Islamabad was at Press Club Islamabad protesting against the unjust verdict of the Criminal Court in the IDDAT case.#auratmarchislamabad #auratmarch #merajismmerimarzi pic.twitter.com/iBiaJKrkko
— Aurat March Islamabad (@Aurat_marchisb) February 6, 2024
Earlier today, Aurat March called on everyone to join them at the Press Club, Islamabad 2024 as they raise their voices against the unjust verdict of the infamous Iddat case.This case has sparked a heated debate in Pakistan about the role of the state in regulating the private lives of citizens and the importance of upholding women’s rights.
Many have pointed out that women in Pakistan already face significant discrimination and oppression, and the verdict in this case only adds to their difficulties.
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The issue of women’s rights in Pakistan is a complex and multi-faceted one, with many different perspectives and opinions. However, Aurat March’s protest against the verdict in the recent unlawful marriage case has brought the issue to the forefront of public discourse, and many are calling for greater attention to be paid to women’s rights in Pakistan.
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