Zahid Hamid
Pak govt’s settlement with protesting Islamist leaders illegal: High Court
The IHC recommended that the legal standing of the agreement should be discussed in a joint session of parliament.
Pak blasphemy law hands fringe Islamists dangerous weapon
As protesters packed up their belongings Monday evening, they warned future politicians would face a similar fate to Hamid’s if they crossed the line.
Pakistan law minister quits as govt gives in to protests
Islamabad sit-in ends after 22-days, 6 deaths as Army brokers deal.
Pak’s hardline leader calls off weeks-long protest after law minister resigns
The protesters have linked the amended wording to blasphemy - a highly contentious issue in Muslim Pakistan that has often fuelled violence.
Law Minister Zahid Hamid resigns over hardline protests in Pak
The resignation came as part of an agreement reached between the government and the protesters overnight.
Cops, protesters clash in Pakistan
An Islamabad police spokesperson confirmed that a policeman was killed in the fighting after he was struck in the head by a rock.
Pakistan amends law to retain Ahmedis’ identity
Presented by law minister Zahid Hamid, the bill retains status of the Ahmedi community as defined in the Constitution of Pakistan.