There are some societies where women are not even allowed to drive a car, and that restriction is based in the name of religion and tradition. There are other countries where a woman can be punished if she does not cover her head.
When General Musharraf took over, the Bar Association was among the first of some of the institutions that said they would not accept the Musharraf regime.
Attempts are being made to turn Pakistan into a security state. If they succeed they should better rename it 'ISIstan.'
We want a country which is not isolated and where democracy rules.
While speaking in the NA, one must maintain respect.
We eat, drink, and sleep religion, but we do not do good.
I've been jailed once, put in police lock-up twice, and was under house arrest twice.
A woman's whole life is spent making chicken curry while her husband works. Then, any time he likes, he can kick her out.
Divorce is the cheapest thing in Pakistan. About 30 cents. Cheaper than fish and chips. I've had clients married to very rich men for 40 years, then turned out on the road with nothing.
One example that has hurt me is that of Aung San Suu Kyi. I admire her a lot, but her unwillingness to protect the Rohingiya Muslims shows how intolerance has seeped into politics and the level at which it has seeped. It immobilises politicians.
She is absolutely inspiring. Malala is a vindication of our struggle.
I suppose anyone who calls a dictator a dictator is 'dangerous' and 'imbalanced.'
I'm not fearful for myself, because I've seen adversity, and I can see it again. But I feel very upset and anguished when I see images of young lawyers beaten up.
People send their kids to law school to uphold the rule of law - not to fight in the streets for justice and not to be beaten up.
