In Karachi, a collaborative effort between the Sindh health department, the provincial Task Force on Drugs Demand Reduction and Substance Misuse, along with various partners, introduced a robust policy and strategy to combat the escalating issue of drug addiction in the region.
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
National human rights institutions (NHRIs) from across the globe have committed to redouble their efforts to prevent and address torture and other ill-treatment, in response to heightened risks and an escalation in cases worldwide. More than 85 NHRIs participating in the 14th International Conference
On November 22, 2023, EU lawmakers reached an agreement to draft stringent regulations obligating tech giants like Alphabet’s Google and Meta to identify and eliminate online child pornography. Notably, Pakistan boasts a substantial number of social media users, signifying a potentially positive
KARACHI: The provincial cabinet on Wednesday enhanced the financial compensation for the families of Shaheed and injured police personnel bringing it at par with Punjab and also approved allowance for the policemen deployed in katcha area. The meeting attended by provincial ministers, advisors,
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 provincial cabinet on Wednesday approved the Sindh Human Rights Policy for five years to ensure protection and promotion of rights of various marginalised sections of the society including women, children, labourers, minorities, differently-abled and transgender persons. The Sindh human rights
SHIKARPUR-The Sindh government organised a ceremony to distribute ownership rights certificates of house plots to the flood victims of last year in Shikarpur. The Sindh government conducted a survey of 2.1 million houses in the whole Sindh, for which a package of
The Sindh government has taken some steps in the right direction to empower local government bodies (LBs), but the proposed measures fall short of the fiscal, administrative and legislative autonomy the civic bodies need to manage their functions efficiently and independently. Things
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