A much-needed Anti-Rape Crisis Cell (ARCC) has been set up in Karachi. The first-of-its-kind facility will provide survivors with legal aid, counselling and medical care. The establishment of ARCC is an important step forward in supporting victims of sexual assault and assisting
KARACHI: A much-needed facility for survivors of sexual violence was established in the port city Friday. The Anti-Rape Crisis Cell (ARCC) will remain operational round the clock with proper security at the Police Surgeon Office, Civil Hospital. The facility will serve as a
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly took note of rising concerns among consumers on soaring prices of food items and decided to take strict action against profiteers and hoarders. In this regard the assembly unanimously passed the ‘The Sindh Essential Commodities Price Control and Prevention
HYDERABAD: The committee set up by Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon a couple of days back is scheduled to meet on Monday (today) to start its task of chalking out a comprehensive plan vis-à-vis the ongoing anti-dacoit operation
KARACHI: Sindh High Court has directed the prosecutor general of Sindh to submit a report about the preparation of guidelines for interrogation reports in criminal cases. The direction came on the bail application of a man who is involved in a robbery
Custodial torture is endemic in Pakistan. In November 2022, Pakistan reached a significant milestone when it passed the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act 2022 (Anti-Torture Act). The purpose of the Anti-Torture Act is to “provide protection to a person
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered the activation of the provincial and district public safety and police complaint commissions, and meaningful consultation with the inspector general of police (IGP) in matters pertaining to police administration, appointments and postings of police
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday expressed serious resentment over the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for not taking action against unauthorised and illegal construction despite an earlier court order. It granted the SBCA a last chance to implement the
Speakers at a conference on Monday emphasised the need for amending Pakistan’s arbitration laws in order to bring them on a par with international laws, and spreading awareness about them so that more people opted for arbitration and mediation instead of approaching
The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) successfully conducted a one-week human rights education training session for the recently appointed civil judges and judicial magistrates, enhancing their knowledge and skills, at the Sindh Judicial Academy. The training held from July 17 to July