Islamabad: Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik participated in a series of high-level engagements in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, centered on criminal justice reform, drug policy, human rights, and international cooperation. His visit included a conference at Monash University Malaysia, discussions with Malaysian policymakers at the Parliament of Malaysia, and participation in a commemoration event for Kashmir Black Day.

According to Press Information Department, Barrister Malik’s first engagement was at Monash University Malaysia, where he joined academics, legal experts, and international stakeholders to explore comparative approaches to criminal justice reform. The conference titled “Reform Pathways, Comparative Perspectives, and the Way Forward” provided a venue for discussing public policy alternatives and progressive approaches to justice.

The second day saw Barrister Malik at the Parliament of Malaysia for the launch of a policy brief, “Roadmap to the Abolition of the Death Penalty for Drug Offences in Malaysia.” Organized by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network in collaboration with Monash University Malaysia and Eleos Justice, Monash Law, the initiative focused on legal reform through comparative research and policy analysis, emphasizing evidence-based policymaking and regional knowledge-sharing.

Barrister Malik also participated in “An Evening Dialogue on Moving Towards the Total Abolition of the Death Penalty and Drug Policy Reform in Malaysia,” delivering opening remarks and engaging with various stakeholders on legal reform and international cooperation.

Additionally, Barrister Malik attended the Kashmir Black Day commemoration hosted by the Pakistan High Commission in collaboration with the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations. The event underscored concerns about the human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and reaffirmed support for the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, highlighting the need for a peaceful resolution in line with United Nations resolutions.

Barrister Malik’s engagements in Kuala Lumpur underscored Pakistan’s dedication to international dialogue and cooperation on legal reform and human rights, while also reaffirming support for a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.