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The ruling highlighted the role such councils -- known as panchayats, or jirgas -- play in the lives of many rural Pakistanis, who see the countrys courtrooms as a distant presence. (Photo: AFP)

Nothing more dishonourable: Women bear the brunt of Pakistan's jirga...

The councils, called jirgas, have enjoyed broad support, due to their ability to offer immediate justice.

6 Aug 2017 4:24 PM IST

The girl was raped inside a car on Thursday.

Rape accused's sister: Pak panchayat's order to rape victim's brother

Pak's new law to remedy slow-moving court system, promotes village councils as an alternative solution to small civil...

6 Aug 2017 12:00 PM IST