KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the Hyderabad Range police chief to initiate an impartial inquiry into allegations against Thatta police officials for depriving a resident of his valuables. The DIG was instructed to consider all aspects of the case
Ordering the payment of death and marriage grants worth Rs 6 million to laborers, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has noted that the amount for 29,000 workers had not been by the previous government. Chairing a meeting on the performance of
A dark head emerges, followed by the torso. The balding man heaves himself up, hands on the sides of the manhole, as he is helped by two men. Gasping for breath, the man, who seems to be in his late 40s, sits
Parliamentarians need to take the initiative to ratify three crucial International Labor Organization conventions that are essential for industrial peace, safety and health of workers, and boosting exports. The positive point is that all three Pakistani constituents of the ILO are on
This video shows highlights from the two-day international conference on combating trafficking in persons of women and girls in Pakistan, held in Islamabad on February 27-28, 2024. Organized by the Strengthening Systems and Services for the Development of Orphans and Vulnerable Children
Iqbal Ahmed Detho Chairperson, Sindh Human Rights Commission along with Member (SHRC) Mr. Ayub khosa visited Shikarpur Jail on April 3rd, 2024. During the visit Mr. Detho emphasized the need for comprehensive reforms to improve inmate well-being and rehabilitation. Key areas such
During a recent visit to the judicial lock-ups at the City Courts and Malir courts, Justice (retd) Arshad Noor Khan, Member Judicial-I of the Sindh Human Rights Commission, found that under-trial prisoners (UTPs) face several challenges, including lack of access to basic
Sahil’s annual report ‘Cruel Numbers 2023’ provides detailed analysis of child abuse cases reported in Pakistani media throughout the year. The report aims to document the scale of child sexual abuse (CSA) and other forms of violence against children to raise awareness
The Baseline Study on the Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, Social Norms & Practices Related to Child Protection in Pakistan.pdf provides insights into the current state of child protection in Pakistan. The study focuses on the prevention and response to exploitation, abuse, neglect, and
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,