TOUGH STAND: Mukhtaran Mai’s In the Name of Honour on display at a bookstore in Islamabad.

Pakistan votes to roll back Hudood

The Women's Protection Bill was seen as a barometer of Musharraf's commitment to his vision of enlightened moderation.

Suspend Hudood: Pak women's group

Human rights groups in Pakistan are demanding that the Hudood covering rape and adultery be suspended immediately.

Pakistan government has deferred the debate in Parliament on a bill to modify controversial Islamic laws.

The Pakistan Government has decided to retain all Islamic punishments in the 'Hudood' Ordinance.