Human rights

State Department official reiterates call for Pakistan to respect human rights, fundamental freedom

FIA's arrest of Sarim Burney is in contrast to the reputation maintained by the prominent philanthropist

Criticises ‘complete silence’ of PTA, demands repeal of laws such as Section 37 of PECA

Foreign ministry says Saudi Arabia has the highest number of prisoners

Soomro states that proper utilisation of the Sindh government's ample funds remains challenge

Soomro announces monthly stipend of Rs25,000 for students in field of human rights

Narrowing gender gap in Pakistan, particularly within politics is main component of 100-day plan initiated by MoHR

The Koi Jawaz Nahi (No Excuse) drive was conducted by UN Women with funding from the government of Japan.

Report exposes low commitment to climate change, human rights

Watchdog raises concerns over challenging law, order situation in various parts of country

Open forums, seminars to be held across the province to raise awareness about human rights

Human rights body wants ECP to announce election schedule immediately

Fact-finding mission also reports weaknesses in the strategy employed to restrain crowd

Rule of law can be upheld only if it is applied universally and consistently, says Ambassador Munir Akram

Rights advocates said that by not publicly calling out the human rights situation in India, Biden had lost their trust

HR laws need to be implemented in letter and spirit

Claims Islamabad has played a vital role in forging political consensus on several human rights issues

Pakistan has taken a range of legislative, policy and institutional steps to advance the human rights agenda

Trans activist says although positive steps have been taken, an ‘open heart and mind’ are lacking in our society

Shehbaz says 'global tumult' due to denial of fundamental rights to oppressed people such as Kashmiris in IIOJK

Human rights activists from all over the world will participate

Volker Türk describes Twitter layoffs as not "an encouraging start"

India has a responsibility to protect and promote the rights of members of minority communities, says Antonio Guterres

PTI's Fauzia Arsad presents Intersex Persons Bill, deletes provision for transgender persons to choose prefered gender

27 wardens transferred to other jails for allegedly mistreating inmates

An NCHR report on the alleged torture of an inmate prompted the three-hour-long visit

MEPs urge govt to prevent misuse of blasphemy laws by applying safeguards against false accusations

Consumers in Pakistan should exercise their purchasing power to nudge businesses to respect human rights & environment

Court summons secretary human rights for next hearing

Spokesperson says the UN should respect all, not take stance equal to 'certain countries'

MoFA spokesperson appreciates China’s 'constructive engagement' with UN human rights system

Health and safety facilities for sanitary workers demanded

Discusses matters related to GSP Plus with review mission

Monitoring mission to inspect implementation of 27 conventions including the protection of human rights, child labour

Over two dozen academics urge govt to adhere to and ensure basic human rights

Court also sentences seven others to 18 years in jail each for aiding an attempt to overthrow govt

World Cup chief says Netherlands coach fails to understand Arabs’ passion for football

No individuals have been imprisoned for exercising the right to freedom of speech, says Saudi diplomat

Chinese FM says so-called systematic forced labour or education camps are all lies and fabrication

Court expresses dissatisfaction over human rights ministry's report; orders another to be submitted in a month

In FY 2020-21, total bilateral trade with EU-27 was $10.88 billion

Arbitrary arrests by occupation forces prime example of state-terrorism in IIOJK, says Foreign Office

Lawyers say legislation could help them build arguments in cases involving environment, human rights

Any attempt made to restrict people from practising their rights could send wrong signals about Taliban’s intention

Protesters gathered in front of governor's house after around 3,000 families were asked to vacate army colony

Need to push back against any sanctions that affect access to food and healthcare

Life appears to be limping back to normalcy as banks reopen nationwide

Islamabad consistently maintained Afghanistan territory should not be used against any country, says envoy Asad Khan

The loudest demand for ‘human rights in Afghanistan’ comes from those who have themselves been its worst violators

Non-bailable clauses added to FIR; PM speaks to Punjab police chief about incident