ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Justice Project Pakistan would like to thank its clients* and their families for sharing their
experiences with us. JPP would also like to thank its investigators, Waqas Aziz and Misbah
Anwar, who travelled across Pakistan to locate the people mentioned in this report and document
their stories. A special thank you to Asim Rafiqui for showcasing the dignity and strength of the
detainees and their families through portraits and audio testimonies.
The report was made possible as a result of the support provided by the Open Society Foundation.
Written by:
Radha Shah
Edited by:
Ali Haider Habib (Justice Project Pakistan)
Design and illustrations by:
Ema Anis (Justice Project Pakistan)
ABOUT JUSTICE PROJECT PAKISTAN
Justice Project Pakistan is a non-profit organization based in Lahore that represents the most
vulnerable Pakistani prisoners facing the harshest punishments, at home and abroad. JPP
investigates, litigates, educates, and advocates on their behalf.
In recognition of our work, in December 2016, JPP was awarded with the National Human Rights
Award, presented by the President of Pakistan.
* Please note that names have been changed to protect their identities.