Justice Ayesha Malik has been widely praised for her contributions to gender equality in the country, having given landmark verdicts including banning virginity testing on rape victims.
Nighat Dad, a digital rights lawyer and human rights activist, says Malik’s appointment is a historic move for the judicial system and opens up endless opportunities for women in the legal field.
Ayesha Malik’s appointment is supported by the chief justice of Pakistan and will go to a parliamentary panel for confirmation.