A law written in a foreign language is a wall. A law written in your own language is a bridge.
Bashir wiped his spectacles. The cover read: (Pakistan Penal Code – Urdu Translation). pakistan penal code in urdu
"Dada," Haris said, placing the book in the old man’s hands. "This is for you." A law written in a foreign language is a wall
Bashir calmly pulled out the red book. He opened it to (Extortion). In a steady voice, he read aloud in Urdu: "جو شخص دھمکی دے کر کسی سے جائیداد لے لے، وہ مجرم ہے۔" The cover read: (Pakistan Penal Code – Urdu Translation)
That night, a wealthy landlord tried to bully Bashir, threatening to seize his shop by force, claiming an old verbal debt. "You are illiterate," the landlord sneered. "What do you know of the Penal Code?"
Haris smiled. "Yes, Dada. The Government published the official Urdu version. Now, the law does not live in London or Lahore only. It lives in your hands."
The old man’s eyes widened. "The English Kanoon ? The one the judges speak in the High Court? In our language?"