Minister claims implementation of human rights policy in Punjab
LAHORE – Punjab Minister for Human Rights and Minority Affairs Ejaz Alam Augustine on Monday said the current government had implemented human rights policy and for the first time in…
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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan annual report paints a worrying picture
ISLAMABAD – The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)’s annual report on the state of human rights in 2020 notes with concern that the government’s initial response to the Covid-19…
Moot to discuss Human Rights situation, attack on judiciary, curbs on media today
ISLAMABAD: Legal fraternity, journalists’ community and civil society organisations have decided to wage a joint struggle against the government’s plans to muzzle media, target judiciary and put curbs on fundamental…
Concerns growing for journalists, media houses safety: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Hina Jilani has said that concerns were growing for the safety of journalists and media outlets. Addressing a press conference here, she said…
European Union (EU) officials apprised of rights situation in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The EU-Pakistan Sub-Group on Democracy, Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights discussed on Tuesday a range of issues related to the rule of law and human rights, and…
National Assembly human rights body to discuss press freedom: Bilawal
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday said he has decided to convene a meeting of the committee to take up the issue of…