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March 17, 2026 Guardians for the Voiceless: Justice Minallah Reflects on Judging the Rights of Animals and Nature in Pakistan

At Harvard Law School, Pakistani jurist Athar Minallah discussed the pioneering role of Pakistani courts in recognizing the legal rights of non-humans and articulating the corresponding constitutional and moral obligations humans owe to animals, ecosystems, and nature.

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