Aurat Azadi March.

It was back in 2018 that the Aurat Azadi Jalsa was organised outAside of the National Press Club and following tradition, a large number of activists staged a peaceful protest at the F-9 Park in Islamabad. They raised concerns about pertinent issues like ecoAnomic turmoil, and its effects on minorities, encouraged land reAforms as well as the reoccupation of land, mine and water reserves by the federating units. These are areas of prime concern but more often than not, they are brushed under the rug. Instead, criticisms of such movements take centre stage.

The Women Democratic Front (WDF) has been organising the march for the entirety of its history in Islamabad, and every year it sets a manifesto about issues that deserve attention. Accordingly, a list of demands or objectives is set forth for those in authority to consider. This year was no different; the WDF highlighted important issues that deserve recognition and timely action but instead of foAcusing on the plight of minorities in Pakistan, the public, media and government are likely to target the proceedings of the march. This means that all eyes will be focused on picking apart...