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Diversity & Inclusion Advocate | Founder - @info_learnpak and @WomeninLawPk | Justitia Laureate, Vienna 2021 | WomenTop50, Sri Lanka 2023
Nov 9 20 tweets 6 min read
Breaking down the 27th amendment and its key points related to judiciary:

Disputes between two governments will go to their new FCC where they get to pick and appoint judges and FCC can only pronounce declaratory judgements in such matters. Image
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Appointments to FCC will continue to be made from pool of judges or Advocates of SC. They have not considered opening the pool to members from academia. Image
Dec 24, 2024 13 tweets 4 min read
The JCP rules 2024 have been approved and as expected they increase the technical barriers hindering fair representation of women in judiciary. Let's deep dive and see how: The idea of merit is very male centric and does not take into account historical discrimination, sexism and unequal opportunities for women in the profession as it stresses on 'reported' judgements to guage ability and communication. Image
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Apr 21, 2021 15 tweets 8 min read
Thread: In loving memory of my phuppo, a mother figure in my life:
My phuppo was the only sister to 4 brothers. After my grandparents passed away, she was the bond that kept the family together. Her talent knew no bounds. She was immensely creative and made use of her degree in arts and everything she touched became more beautiful. Look at that food, turning boiled eggs to sail boats, or painting boats on her dupatta for my sons 1st birthday