Ayesha Malik Sworn In As First Woman Supreme Court Judge Of Pakistan
On Monday, Pakistan swore in Ayesha Malik as its first woman supreme court judge, a landmark moment in a nation where many activists say the law is abused against women. As part of a ceremony in the capital of Islamabad, Malik earned a seat on Pakistan’s highest court alongside 16 male colleagues. Harvard-educated Ayesha Malik […]
Ayesha Malik – Pakistan Appoints First Female Supreme Court Judge
A ruling party official confirmed Thursday that Pakistan has appointed the nation’s first female Supreme Court judge. Justice Ayesha Malik, 55, became the first female judge on the Supreme Court in the 75 years since the South Asian country gained independence on Thursday, according to a commission that makes decisions on the promotion of judges. […]