Daily Times
July 26, 2021
Was it really just two years ago that we were kicking up our heels; beyond overjoyed at finally seeing the resilient Khadija Siddiqi get her due share of justice?
Khadija was ambushed not in a dark alley in the dead of night but one of Pakistan’s most bustling streets in broad daylight. Though her life changed drastically in the wink of an eye as she was stabbed mercilessly 23 times, the young warrior did not lose hope. She survived endless rounds of surgeries, dragged her attacker to court, remained undeterred by ruthless mud-slinging therein and again pushed him behind bars when his contacts had won him an acquittal. What an inspiring story!
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The ordinance, announced by the office of President Arif Alvi, also orders the creation of crisis centres to process rape kits within six hours of an attack, and special courts that will be required to try cases within four months.
Prime Minister Imran Khan had promised to speed up justice for rape survivors in response to a series of assaults that have spurred demands that the government impose the death penalty in rape cases.
Khan and his Cabinet approved the legislation last month, and Alvi signed it into law Tuesday. It must be approved by Parliament within four months to remain in effect.