Sara Malkani

Federalism and local governments

Federalism and local governments

In light of the nature of federalism in Pakistan, Article 140-A should be interpreted in a way that gives the provinces power to override LG decisions. Updated 29 Dec, 2023 09:07am
Understanding tribal conflict

Understanding tribal conflict

Far from challenging the ‘writ’ of the Pakistani state, tribalism serves to entrench it even further. Published 18 Aug, 2023 08:25am
FSC on transgender persons

FSC on transgender persons

There is a growing global consensus that gender identity falls on a spectrum, and is based on a range of biological, social and cultural traits. Updated 25 May, 2023 09:45am
Population, gender & austerity

Population, gender & austerity

Countries that have successfully reduced fertility rates did so by investing in women’s agency. Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:57am
Reproductive rights

Reproductive rights

A decision by India’s top court is significant for women here... Published 23 Oct, 2022 07:40am
Juvenile justice

Juvenile justice

How we deal with juveniles who run contrary to the law defines how we see ourselves as a nation... Published 22 Jan, 2022 07:52am
Defining sexual harassment

Defining sexual harassment

Conduct that is rooted in gender-based discrimination and creates an abusive work environment must also be considered harassment. Updated 02 Aug, 2021 08:08am
Child marriage complexities

Child marriage complexities

A significant if not widely discussed challenge is posed by self-arranged early marriages. Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:58am
Restorative justice

Restorative justice

Once criminal accountability is initiated, victims and their families can lose control over the process... Published 14 Nov, 2020 07:12am
Must women be dependent?

Must women be dependent?

Women are placed in the unjust position of having to defend their legal title against spurious allegations. Published 16 Aug, 2020 07:12am
The shadow pandemic

The shadow pandemic

Failure to protect against domestic violence during these times reinforces a culture of impunity. Published 27 Apr, 2020 06:59am
Lessons for healthcare

Lessons for healthcare

An injury or disease can be all it takes to plunge a household into deep poverty. Published 30 Mar, 2020 07:27am
Violence against women

Violence against women

The state has absolved itself of the responsibility to enforce laws that protect women from violence. Updated 08 Mar, 2020 08:46am
Political change and courts

Political change and courts

The judiciary, by the very nature of its role, is limited in its ability to bring about political change. Published 06 Jan, 2020 07:39am
Criminal defamation

Criminal defamation

We are witnessing criminal defamation laws being used against voices that broke the silence on sexual harassment. Published 21 Sep, 2019 07:01am
A compromised force

A compromised force

Our state has never conceived the police force to be one which serves its people. Published 05 Aug, 2019 07:00am
Getting the law to work

Getting the law to work

A number of factors converged to make a rare conviction in a case of domestic violence possible. Published 30 Mar, 2019 07:02am
Supreme Court & democracy

Supreme Court & democracy

Judicial intervention in politics should be judged on the basis of whether it promotes democratic governance. Updated 06 Feb, 2019 03:50pm