{
  "id": 2369687,
  "title": "SC Rules Safeguarding Women’s Rights is State Duty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/sc-rules-safeguarding-womens-rights-is-state-duty",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T11:03:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/21/sc-rules-safeguarding-womens-rights-is-state-duty/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a 12-page judgment upholding the death sentence of Zahir Zakir Jaffer, convicted in the murder of Pakistani-Jordanian woman Noor Mukadam. The three-judge bench, comprising Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar, Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, and Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim, dismissed Jaffer's review petition and maintained the lower judiciary's decision.\n\nThe court emphasized the brutality of the crime and dismissed Jaffer's plea of mental instability, noting that his recorded statements under Section 342 of the Code of Criminal Procedure showed understanding of the proceedings. The court acknowledged that Jaffer received all necessary facilities for his defense and legal representation, including state-provided attorneys and full cross-examination of witnesses. It also ruled that Forensic Science Laboratory reports in rape cases are admissible under amended Section 510 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, even without summoning the witness.\n\nExpressing concern over escalating violence against women, the court stated that protecting women's dignity and rights is a constitutional responsibility of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Drawing on reports from United Nations agencies, the judges emphasized that any assault on women's sanctity equates to treason against national and religious values.",
  "summary": "The Supreme Court has issued a detailed judgment on the review petition filed against the death sentence of Zahir Zakir … Read More The post SC Rules Safeguarding Women’s Rights is State Duty appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}