This report analyses supply chain processes in brick kiln sector of Pakistan including Sindh in order to identify deficits related to fundamental principles and rights at work (FPRW), with a focus on child labour and bonded labour. It was commissioned by the
“Curbs on freedom of expression in Pakistan” is a fact-finding report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) which discusses curbs on distribution and freedom of expression in the print and broadcast media and their impact on business. In English Download Here
“Malpractice in Mental Health in Pakistan: A Call for Regulation” is a report by National Commission on Human Rights, Pakistan (NCHR) which sheds light on the present state of mental health concerns in Pakistan, highlighting the prevalent instances of malpractice within the
“Report on Citizenship Law: Pakistan” is a country report by European University Institute and a part of the EUDO CITIZENSHIP series, authored by Faryal Nazir. It provides an overview of the legal framework surrounding citizenship in Pakistan, including the historical development of
“Protecting Minority Rights: A Practical Guide” is a publication by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) which is a comprehensive resource that provides guidance on how to promote and protect the rights of minorities. It provides practical
“Policy Brief on the Legal Framework for Child Domestic Labour in Pakistan” is a publication issued by National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) discussing the situation, international human rights legal framework, national and provincial laws and case laws. The Policy
Razia Bibi, 50, a resident of the Gujjar Nullah area, was already hardly able to make ends meet when her home was demolished for the project to revamp and restore the Gujjar, Orangi and Mehmoodabad storm water drains. The project’s proponent is
The Sindh government has issued Sindh health insurance cards for the lawyer community and all members of the Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA) can benefit from this facility. Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab provided the information to this effect as he
KARACHI: The Hydrant Cell of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) has successfully recovered more than Rs180 million in May 2023 from seven government hydrants in Karachi, surpassing previous recovery records. Usually, the monthly water tax collection from hydrants remains below Rs60 million.
National and sub-national human rights commissions, established under the Paris Principles, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, are independent institutions responsible for protecting and promoting human rights at the national and regional levels. In simple terms, these commissions act