Women are taking a central role in every walk of life in Pakistan.

From judges and activists to fire-fighters and sportspersons – Pakistani women are proving their merit in every profession. You name the field and we will show you women who are not only working along with their male counterparts but are actually doing better than them. Since Women’s Day is approaching, we decided to celebrate some of these women.

Meet Amna Zamir, who made headlines last year by becoming the first female judge of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Despite resistance from the male-dominated judiciary and legal community, Amna Zamir was unstoppable and her hard work, unbiased decisions, and decorum in court soon made her one of the most highly recognized judges in the region. A Senior Civil Judge cum Judicial Magistrate for Pakistan Judiciary of Gilgit-Baltistan, Zamir not only shatters gender-based stereotypes in her region but also works for making the judicial system more approachable and available for women who seek justice.

Zamir also renders her services at various civil society organizations, like The Aga Khan Conciliation and Arbitration Board, offering free legal aid and advice to those who can’t afford to seek quality legal services.

Zamir completed her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from International Islamic University, Islamabad in 2004 and then went on to achieve the top spot in the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) competitive examinations in 2006. Soon after, she was appointed as a civil judge in the G-B Judiciary and in 2009, she went to England to pursue her Masters of Laws (LL.M) in Human Rights Law from the University of Leicester as a Chevening scholar.

Last year, Zamir received the UK Alumni Award from Tom Drew, the British High Commissioner in Islamabad, for being a top performing British alumnus.

Included in the professional category, Zamir was among the three finalists presented the award. The Study UK Alumni Awards recognize the outstanding achievements made by UK alumni and celebrate the impact and value of a UK higher education.

She is a strong advocate for women rights and fair judicial system.

As the guest speaker at a conference hosted by the Association of Global Humanists and Ethics, Zamir spoke about “the legislative system in Pakistan in relation to gender-based violence against women.” She believes, “stimulating the debate around these issues is part of the solution.”

Zamir works to ensure that women, along with other marginalized members of society, have access to fair judicial processes both within the court system and throughout court arbitration. Amna Zamir is undoubtedly our very own Superwoman and we salute her for her services and hard work.

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Cover image: Amna Zamir