7 women among 126 superior court judges in Pakistan, accounting for 5.5% of the judicial workforce.

Pakistan's Law and Justice Commission (LJCP) has revealed only seven women among 126 superior court judges, accounting for 5.5% of the total judicial workforce at the upper tier. The report, titled "Women in the Justice Sector," highlights women's underrepresentation in the judiciary, which mirrors their overall treatment in society. The LJCP recommends that the government and other relevant stakeholders take steps to encourage the inclusion of more women in the justice sector.

March 30, 2024
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