Pakistani Women’s Views on the Burqa

France’s ban of the burqa and niqab in April, which set cultural tensions simmering across Europe, strikes issues close to home for Pakistani women, many are forced to veil themselves, and many are increasingly choosing to veil themselves.
Pakistani Women’s Views on the Burqa
DRESS OF CHOICE: Sania Shah (R), walks with a friend at a local college in Islamabad. Shah says she wears a burqa out of choice, because it makes her feel secure. Masooma Haq/The Epoch Times
Masooma Haq
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DRESS OF CHOICE: Sania Shah (R), walks with a friend at a local college in Islamabad. Shah says she wears a burqa out of choice, because it makes her feel secure. (Masooma Haq/The Epoch Times)
Masooma Haq
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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