General Zia ul Haq's reforms and Islamization of Pakistan
General Zia ul Haq's reforms and Islamization of Pakistan Abstract : On 10 February 1979, General Zia ul Haq promulgated new ordinances which were Enforcement of Hudood laws in Pakistan which includes Zina, Prohibition, Qazaf, and crimes against Property. These laws were enforced in the Country until The Protection of Women (Criminal Law Amendment) Act 2006, amend and repeal practically. These laws came out as the most controversial laws in the history of Pakistan as they were intended to prevail Shariah laws throughout the country; These were part of General Zia ul Haq’s Islamization. The main reason for criticism of the Zina Ordinance and the makers of these laws didn’t differentiate between Zina (Adultery / Fornication) and Zina bil Jabar (Rape) to prove these two offences, resulting in many women prisoners in jails. The Protection of Women (Criminal Law Amendment) Act 2006 was passed in December which amended