Pakistani tribes call for abolition of ‘black law’

Javed Rana

Press TV, Islamabad

Pakistan gained independence from Britain in 1947. But it retains the British-era legal system in its tribal areas. A large rally has been held in Islamabad by tribesmen who demand the government put an end to the implementation of the quote-draconian laws which date back to a century ago.

Javed Rana reports.

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