Zahida Parveen
Zahida Parveen is a primary schoolteacher whose case became central to a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which emphasized that a woman's legal rights and autonomy should not be contingent upon her marital status. Parveen challenged the withdrawal of her appointment under the deceased's son/daughter quota, which was unjustly rescinded based on her being married. The court's decision reaffirmed her right to employment and financial independence, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive language in legal contexts.
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Zahida Parveen is a housewife from Bugna Ban Chattar village who expressed concerns about the safety of her children amid ongoing shelling.
AJK villagers torn between fear and hope - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-05-12
Zahida Parveen had appealed a lower court decision regarding benefits for married daughters.
A notable decision - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-05-03
Zahida Parveen's petition to be appointed to her father's post led to a landmark Supreme Court decision recognizing women's financial independence.
Victory for women - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-05
Zahida Parveen's refusal to allow the government to exclude her from benefits based on her marital status has led to a landmark step forward for women across Pakistan.
Victory for women - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-05Zahida Parveen was appointed as a primary schoolteacher but faced exclusion from appointment rules due to her marital status.
Women’s legal rights not tied to marriage: SC - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-28
