Tag: Council of Islamic Ideology
CII stirs debate by rejecting self-perceived gender identity as incompatible with Shariah
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) declares "self-perceived identity" un-Islamic, sparking controversy over the Transgender Persons (Rights of Protection) Act. While expressing concern for intersex and transgender people, CII suggests amendments to bills presented by Senators. Transrights activists call for empathetic response and protection of fundamental human rights.
JUI-F willing to hold talks with transgender community: Kamran Murtaza
Senator Kamran Murtaza from JUI-F says his party is willing to hold consultations with the transgender community over proposed amendments to the transgender law.
Rights Watch | February 24th 2022
Protests continue in Balochistan's Zhob district after four people were killed in an alleged encounter with the CTD. According to Deputy Commissioner Zhob, an investigation is underway to ascertain the facts of the incident.
Parliamentary panel rejects draft bill on forced conversion
The Parliamentary Committee on forced conversion on Wednesday rejected the Human Rights Ministry’s draft of forced conversion bill
Ministry rejects anti forced conversion bill
Religious affairs ministry rejects draft bill on forced conversions
HR ministry’s bill on forced conversions flawed: CII interim report
The CII has stated in an interim report that a draft bill on forced conversions contains several clauses inconsistent with Sharia law
Domestic Violence Bill will destroy the institution of family, CII
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has made public its reservations regarding the Domestic Violence Bill 2020.
Rights Watch | 14th July 2021
An Islamabad court on Monday granted police a four-day extension to the physical remand of five suspects seen sexually harassing a couple in a series of viral videos.
Senate had cleared domestic violence bill
Opposition senators have clarified that the federal government itself chose to seek review of the domestic violence bill by the Council of Islamic Ideology
Pervaiz Elahi assures further consultation on Tahaffuz-e-Bunyad-e-Islam Bill
Jul 27, 2020: Following objections by Shia clerics and civil society, the Speaker of Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Pervez Elahi assured to stop the implementation of the Protection of Islam Bill that the assembly had earlier passed ...
