I believe pretty much any definition of the work ‘conservative’ would describe most forms of Islam, certainly the Saudi form of Islam. That is not an insult or anything, just a fact.

And no, the Saudi laws are not hurting me personally, but I believe they do hurt women in general. Not having the right to drive, etc. and other basic human rights that Saudi women do not have.

I agree that everyone has the right to their own customs, traditions, religion and language. But that doesn’t mean that others can’t express their opinions about those things. And I’m certainly not trying to ‘disturb’ any country or religion - just expressing my concern about the conditions of women in many parts of the world.

Perhaps, what I want to express is that I want women to have a say and the ability to implement how they want to spend their life, how and when they want to have families, how they want to shape their future ( and their family’s future). I want Pakistani wives to be able to do something when their husbands raise their hands on them ( not that all Pakistani men do that, but I’m speaking for those exceptions that occur very too often). I want Pakistani parents to say we don’t need to give jehaz (dowry) when they get their daughters married off because they have given her all the wealth needed to raise a good family, be a good wife , be a good daughter in law…they have given her a life long of upbringing!
All this say, being in the confines of a balanced Muslim society (not a Muslim inclined to strap bombs on themselves to kill other’s husbands and sons at work, but one that educates its ownself to have knowledge, wisdom, political freedom, social welfare) and being a proud Pakistani.

Hope that is not too complicated and hope that gives the point across.

Thanks
Faye