The Sindh Human Rights Commission, in partnership with the Human Rights Department, marked Human Rights Day, honouring the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on 9 Dec 2023 in Karachi. This pivotal document upholds the inherent rights of
Executive Summary Pakistan is listed amongst the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. Due to its location at the mouth of the River Indus, lower Sindh is at an elevated risk. The provincial capital of Sindh (Karachi) is
Justice is the soul of a government. The term ‘access to justice’, as understood and used, means approaching judicial institutions for expeditious and inexpensive redress of a wrong committed to a person, and his/her body or property. The preamble to Pakistan’s constitution,
Pakistan has been elected as the Vice Chair of the UNESCO Executive Board for the term 2023-2025, which is a significant victory for the country. The election took place during the 218th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board that was held in Paris.
The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) presents a comprehensive report detailing the array of initiatives undertaken to bolster minority rights across various provinces in Pakistan. This pivotal document encapsulates the strides made in addressing critical issues such as forced conversions, safeguarding
Islamic Relief Pakistan conducted a research study highlighting the insufficient awareness among the populations of Karachi and Thatta regarding climate change issues, their causes, and possible solutions. The study emphasizes the vulnerability of Karachi due to its large population, influx of migrants,
In Karachi, recent policy evaluations of five major commercial banks reveal disconcerting inadequacies in their commitments to critical areas such as climate change, human rights, gender equality, and labor rights. Remarkably, none of these banks openly divulges policies on nature and tax
ARTICLE 38(e) of the Constitution requires the state to promote the social and economic well-being of the people by “reduc[ing] disparity in the income and earnings of individuals, including persons in the various classes of the service of Pakistan”. Allergic to equality,
Prominent labour leaders in Sindh recently complained to the caretaker chief minister of the province about non-compliance with labour laws by some employers. In response, the CM asked the secretary labour to carry out inspections of all factories in Sindh and prosecute
The effects of the unprecedented floods of 2022 are not confined to the loss of life, assets and livelihood. Little attention has been paid to understanding how the deluge’s after-effects can disenfranchise a large population if not addressed immediately. Pakistan’s next general