Abdul Hakim Haqqani

[6] Apart from teaching at the Darul Uloom Haqqania, until recently he also ran his own Islamic seminary or madrasa in the Ishaqabad area of Quetta, in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

[8] On 20 July 2023, Hakim Haqqani was sanctioned by the EU due to his instrumental role as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in implementing policies and spreading ideological teachings aimed at creating and justifying gender-based repressions against women in Afghanistan.

He is accused of crimes against humanity, specifically the persecution of women and girls, since the Taliban's return to power in August 2021.

The charges highlight severe restrictions imposed on Afghan females, encompassing bans on education, employment, and public participation.

[10] Specializing in Islamic jurisprudence, especially its justice system, Hakim Haqqani has written books on various subjects which have been translated into many languages.