ISLAMABAD: United Nations (UN) human rights experts have expressed dismay at the lack of protection for women and girls belonging to non-Muslim communities in Pakistan, saying that they remained vulnerable to forced marriages and conversions, Dawn.com reported. “Christian and Hindu girls remain
Representatives of minority organizations in Mirpurkhas have brought to light the struggles faced by their communities in accessing basic facilities. The lack of access to computerized national identity cards and registration of marriages has made life even more difficult for Hindu children
In a move to enhance the safety and security of minority communities, the Sindh Police Department is set to establish a special police force dedicated to protecting religious minorities and their places of worship. This initiative comes in response to the Supreme
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
It is the responsibility of the government to ensure proper maintenance of historical places and heritage sites. However, as the government often fails on this front, some private persons take this upon themselves to preserve historical places of their region. One such
‘Northern Sindh: In Search of Solutions’ is a fact-finding report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), highlighting grave human rights violations such as honour killings, forced conversions and bonded labour in the northern region of Sindh. Download Here
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday unveiled its fact-finding report titled ‘Northern Sindh: In Search of Solutions’ highlighting grave human rights violations such as honour killings, forced conversions and bonded labour in the northern region of Sindh. A fact-finding
KARACHI: Hindu families in Pakistan celebrated the sweet bond between brothers and sisters on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan or the Rakhi Festival on Wednesday. Stalls set up near Hindu temples or mandirs all over the city had the prettiest of rakhis
KARACHI: Speakers at a conference held at Karachi University (KU) on Monday underscored the need for efforts to create a culture of co-existence in the country and to curb the spread of hate content. The conference on interfaith harmony was organised at
Before being dissolved, on August 10, 2023, the National Assembly was especially active in its last days and passed dozens of bills. Political historians, legal experts and rights activists were overwhelmed, warning legislators not to make what most observers fear will prove