Human rights

At least 49 people had been killed by methods including decapitation and shooting

'It's outrageous and shows a desperate government clutching on to power when it should be accountable' Maria says

Speakers urge govt to improve policies in order to ensure international trade

Had the people known what February 13, 2016 would bring with it, the day wouldn’t have passed without celebrations

Voiced concern at information emerging from "a variety of credible sources" about the actions of the Turkish military

It added that everyone is free to work and no one can compel any person to work for him

Say there is pressing need to align UN’s goals with Pakistan’s plan of action

The idea of special procedures for juvenile offenders implies compassionate treatment of accused as vulnerable humans

Our education system needs to be modified to teach young Pakistanis the importance of both

Court told on Thursday during hearing on inclusion of subject at public schools

Denounces it for police brutality and civil rights violations

Pu says he has received formal notification from the Beijing City Judicial Bureau

Jia's disappearance had attracted international concern from rights groups such as Amnesty International

Pakistani media urged to vigorously highlight human rights issues in valley

Zahid Hamid said PM Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had approved the action plan which would focus on 60 specific areas

Italy has denied any involvement in the rendition of Abu Omar

National Commission on Human Rights decides to not interfere in ‘sensitive matters’, foregoes Tharparkar visit

PM’s aide on human rights denies that any such summary was sent to premier

SHC had ordered the inclusion in a public-interest litigation

Speakers demand right to free and fair trial for all

Detainees are forced to become informers, or join counter freedom-fighter organisations, claims report

European governments respond to fears of terrorism and an influx of Muslim refugees

Civil Society Working Group-Sindh calls for legislation and creation of a rights-oriented atmosphere in Sindh

Speakers at seminar condemn terrorist attack at Bacha Khan University

Says govt making all-out efforts to root out the menace of terrorism

The dialogue was organised by NCHR with Asia Pacific Forum and Democracy Reporting International

UNHCR, Afghan govt hopeful Pakistan will extend refugee stay

Youhanabad episode recalled as the most gruesome attack against the country’s Christian community

Minister says concrete efforts are needed to monitor the violations of human right

Govt to table bill on compulsory vaccination of children today

After five bloggers were killed this year, activists say secular writers face urgent danger

2,773 people were killed in 303 incidents of terrorism nationwide this year

Spanish animation “Sabogal” launches nationwide series to mark Human Rights Day

Badawi received the first 50 lashes in January but there have been no more following criticism

Despite its significance, the World Bank is facing a lot of criticism for its persistent neglect of human rights

Opposition demands damage control for the debacle

Given the law and order situation in Pakistan, it is not easy to fight for social causes

Foreign Office told to determine which mission was responsible

Provincial Human Rights Commission to be set up

Ensaf Haidar believes that the award is a message to Saudi authorities exhibiting Raif's innocence

The country's public human rights officer said conditions some refugees were kept in, were worse than in prisons

The human rights activist and documentary film-maker on her fight against compensation marriages

Obama is the head of this world and he can interfere and rescue my son, Ali al Nimr's mother said

EU ambassadors hold meetings with human rights body, express concern

The report estimated that 1.2 to 1.5 million children live on the streets

Human Rights Directorate recommends women and their babies be housed separately

A project of the renovation of the high court premises has also been approved and an amount of Rs10 million released

The manner in which the operation is being carried out also ignores the state’s duty to provide shelter to citizens

Speakers say equal treatment of citizens imperative for a democratic system.

Bonded labour in Sindh and Punjab remains Pakistan's worst human trafficking problem