Justice Fakhar was speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club in the city to share her experience on access to justice by the disadvantaged women in Pakistan.

The conference was organised by Bangladesh National Women Lawyers' Association (BNWLA) as a continuation of its second Women Lawyers' Convention.

Justice Fakhar said the people of Southeast Asia have to fight together the bad customs and practices to establish the rights of women and children.

She said, "The West has been trying to brand Pakistan as a conservative country which is not true at all."

"The much talked about 'honour-killing' that took place in some remote areas could not be the measure stick of the situation of women in Pakistan," she said, adding that a law has already been enacted in 2004 against honour-killing which provides stern punishment like rigorous imprisonment.

BNWLA President Sigma Huda said to ensure access to the justice by the disadvantaged women and children in the society lobby would continue to implement the recommendations of the 2nd Women Lawyers' Convention held on December 28-29.

"We will soon send the copy of the recommendations to the Speaker as well as parliament members and discuss the issue with law minister and minister for women and children affairs," she said.

The convention was held on issues of violence against women and children, women's access to justice, personal laws and its effects on women's status and combating trafficking.

The recommendations included review of existing laws relating to women and children, sensitising and training of the law enforcers, establishing a uniform family court and reforms of personal laws.

Executive Director of BNWLA Advocate Salma Ali was present on the occasion.