Tag: Women's Advocacy in Pakistan

Asma Zehra on the challenges and hopes of a first-generation lawyer in Pakistan

The story of a first-generation lawyer in Pakistan, specializing in family law, who’s firm is a catalyst for the careers of female advocates.

One of the youngest lawyers working on human rights in Pakistan.  An interview with Rida Tahir on her challenging journey and unprecedented achievements 

Rida Tahir is an advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan and one of the youngest lawyers working towards human rights. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she details what inspired her to practice law, what human rights initiatives she is currently undertaking, her passion […]

Khushbakht Shah Jillani, the Rising Star in the Pakistani legal sphere on her unprecedented career trajectory in litigation, womens advocacy and law student empowerment

Pakistan High Court Advocate Khushbakht Shah Jillani is the youngest lawyer in Pakistan to build a career independently in litigation pertaining to family laws, domestic violence, human rights and women’s rights advocacy.  In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she explains her practice, her involvement in Pro […]