Zainab’s father calls for day named in honour of daughter

    The father of a girl who was raped and murdered in Pakistan is calling for the government to name a day in her honour.

    Zainab Ansari was murdered at the age of seven by Imran Ali in the city of Kasur in January last year. The incident sparked outrage and widespread protests across the country.

    Zainab’s father, Amin Ansari, is demanding the government to name 10 January ‘Zainab Day’ to highlight the urgency to ensure safety and the rights of children.

    More from International

    Listener Club

    Get more with the Listener Club!

    • The Golden Era The Golden Era

      The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm

    • Legal Show Legal Show

      Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.

    • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

      Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

    • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

      Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm