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      Legislation on 'Women and Family' in Pakistan: Trends and Approaches - II

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            [A look at legislative effort in Pakistan with respect to women and family between 2008 and 2010 reveals that legislators' approach is not reflective of the indigenous needs and dynamics of the society. Concern for issues is there, but commitment, evidently, is missing. Lack of consistency is noted, as most of the bills were moved with fanfare in the first legislative year (2008) but little follow-up and real progress was witnessed in subsequent two years, 2009 and 2010. Moreover, bills were submitted, by and large, without proper research and required attention - showing lack of interest and professionalism. As use of law should be the last recourse in resolutions of disputes related to the institution of family, this dimension needs to take precedence over all others.]

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            Journal ID (jstor): polipers
            Journal ID (doi): 10.2307/j50009730
            Title: Policy Perspectives
            Publisher: Pluto Journals
            ISSN (Print): 18121829
            Publication date (Print): 1 January 2011
            Publication date (Print): 1 June 2011
            Volume: 8
            Issue: 1
            Pages: 97-124
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            DOI: 10.2307/42909269
            SO-VID: e42a2034-2ca4-417e-9d9c-1516bcde722f
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            2. 2000 CLC 1725

            3. PLD 2001 Lah 188

            4. 2003 CLC 1213

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