Human rights governance in Pakistan is a complex interplay of legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and socio-political dynamics. Several UN Committees have pointed out that, despite constitutional guarantees, there are still gaps in the enforcement of human rights and the conformity of national laws with international treaties.
This article will analyze Pakistan’s human rights governance from legal and institutional perspectives. It discusses strengths and challenges of several laws and institutions.
At the end, it offers recommendations to strengthen Pakistan’s human rights governance to fulfill its constitutional and international obligations.
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