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Anis Jilani

Pakistani judicial system groans under corruption, volume of cases

August 15, 2013

Pakistan’s lawyers work in an area that looks more like a Middle Eastern market than a court and judicial system. But that’s just the beginning of their problems, which also include a judicial system that can be extremely slow at it’s best, and downright corrupt at its worst.

Pakistan Court Charges Prime Minister Gilani with Contempt

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

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