Zainab Shahid
Zainab Shahid is a noted lawyer and advocate for civil liberties in Pakistan, actively engaging in discussions surrounding constitutionalism and the separation of powers. She has condemned the Supreme Court's recent ruling that permits military trials for civilians, arguing that it undermines the right to a fair trial and reflects a broader executive effort to erode judicial independence. Shahid's insights highlight the serious implications of such legal decisions on the protection of fundamental rights.
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Lawyer Zainab Shahid said Zahir’s death sentence brought a sense of justice and closure to the gruesome episode of violence.
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According to lawyer Zainab Shahid, the SC’s short order is 'a major setback for fundamental rights, constitutionalism and the separation of powers in Pakistan'.
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