A recent report by HRW highlights concerns over IMF's policies allegedly undermining human rights & inadequately addressing social spending during COVID19.
Approaching World Contraception Day and International Safe Abortion Day, UN experts emphasize the urgent need to protect sexual and reproductive rights, especially in crises. They call for global commitment to access to contraceptives and safe abortion services.
In a momentous achievement for Pakistan's tribal regions, Samreen Amir has made history by becoming the first woman to be appointed as a Station House Officer in a tribal district. Her new role places her at the Parachinar Police Station in Kurram District.
Two years post-Taliban rule in Afghanistan, migrant musician in Pakistan intensifies confront myriad challenges due to a lack of documentation. The call for a legal framework grows louder as these voices seek refuge, recognition, and a chance at a better future.
The Ahmadi community claims out of 32 attacks this year on their places of worship orchestrated by miscreants, especially of the TLP, there were at least 15 cases where the police was directly involved in the demolition. However Punjab Police has denied any involvement in these acts.
Approaching World Contraception Day and International Safe Abortion Day, UN experts emphasize the urgent need to protect sexual and reproductive rights, especially in crises. They call for global commitment to access to contraceptives and safe abortion services.
In a momentous achievement for Pakistan's tribal regions, Samreen Amir has made history by becoming the first woman to be appointed as a Station House Officer in a tribal district. Her new role places her at the Parachinar Police Station in Kurram District.
Two years post-Taliban rule in Afghanistan, migrant musician in Pakistan intensifies confront myriad challenges due to a lack of documentation. The call for a legal framework grows louder as these voices seek refuge, recognition, and a chance at a better future.
Journalist Khalid Jamil's arrest has sparked concerns over legal procedures and potential violations of court orders. Lawyers and journalists are questioning the charges under PECA 2016 and PPC.
The Ahmadi community claims out of 32 attacks this year on their places of worship orchestrated by miscreants, especially of the TLP, there were at least 15 cases where the police was directly involved in the demolition. However Punjab Police has denied any involvement in these acts.
,ABN's Islamabad Bureau Chief, Khalid Jamil, was taken into custody by the Federal Investigation Agency after being charged for posting allegedly “anti-state” content on Twitter. His arrest has raised concerns over due process and press freedom. Journalists have called for law enforcement agencies to stop the crackdown on free speech.
At least 500 Afghans have been arrested by Karachi Police, 300 of whom are scheduled for deportation. Human rights lawyers say 70% of those arrested are legal migrants.
In Sheikhupura, Shia and Sunni communities jointly called on police to safeguard Ahmadiyya worship sites, resisting their destruction. On the other hand, an Ahmadiyya worship place on Karachi's Martin Road faced another attack on Thursday.
On Tuesday, PTI's local leader in Charsadda and 60 party members were taken into custody for the May 9 riots. At the same time, an ATC in Lahore extended the bail of Asad Umar, Imran Khan's sisters, and others involved in the same incident.
28 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses manufactured by India under the WHO's COVAX programme have yet to leave the country due to India’s new export restrictions owing to a surge in national cases. For more stories on the pandemic situation, keep reading.
The NCOC revealed on Monday that 26 cities of Punjab, Peshawar and Azad Kashmir reported a case positivity rate of over 8%. Meanwhile 100 patients reportedly succumbed to the novel coronavirus disease. An overall positivity rate of 8.83% was recorded with 4,084 fresh infections. For more, keep reading.
Approaching World Contraception Day and International Safe Abortion Day, UN experts emphasize the urgent need to protect sexual and reproductive rights, especially in crises. They call for global commitment to access to contraceptives and safe abortion services.
In a momentous achievement for Pakistan's tribal regions, Samreen Amir has made history by becoming the first woman to be appointed as a Station House Officer in a tribal district. Her new role places her at the Parachinar Police Station in Kurram District.
Two years post-Taliban rule in Afghanistan, migrant musician in Pakistan intensifies confront myriad challenges due to a lack of documentation. The call for a legal framework grows louder as these voices seek refuge, recognition, and a chance at a better future.
Journalist Khalid Jamil's arrest has sparked concerns over legal procedures and potential violations of court orders. Lawyers and journalists are questioning the charges under PECA 2016 and PPC.
The Ahmadi community claims out of 32 attacks this year on their places of worship orchestrated by miscreants, especially of the TLP, there were at least 15 cases where the police was directly involved in the demolition. However Punjab Police has denied any involvement in these acts.
,ABN's Islamabad Bureau Chief, Khalid Jamil, was taken into custody by the Federal Investigation Agency after being charged for posting allegedly “anti-state” content on Twitter. His arrest has raised concerns over due process and press freedom. Journalists have called for law enforcement agencies to stop the crackdown on free speech.
At least 500 Afghans have been arrested by Karachi Police, 300 of whom are scheduled for deportation. Human rights lawyers say 70% of those arrested are legal migrants.
18 January 2023
By
Saroop Ijaz
Senior Counsel, Asia Division, Board Member of Voicepk.net
@saroopijaz
(The article was originally published on Human Rights...
Nazim Jokhio’s righteous anger may just have stemmed from the fact that these rich foreign guests swoop down like their own hunting falcons, to exploit these areas, leaving little behind besides death and destruction.
Is the Pakistan Army ready for renewed negotiations with Baloch separatists? Rather than a military solution, is there a political solution to the crisis in Balochistan? These questions and more are the focus of Voicepk.net's special webshow on the Balochistan question.
The caretaker Punjab govt is reconsidering an archaic 146-year-old law to exert control over Punjab's theatre houses. Through its rigid criteria, the act is paving way for yet another layer of repression in performing arts.
By Annam Lodhi: Excessive development around ancient sites from the Gandhara Civilization have worried visitors and cultural enthusiasts who believe the already neglected sites may be erased in this manner.
LGBTQ Afghans live in fear of death back home and persecution in Pakistan. Their only hope is sanctuary in countries that protect their queer community, but even that is a light that grows dim with each passing day.
BMTA’s protest in Quetta has entered its 45th day. Teachers are demanding for the regularisation of Health Professional Allowance and an increased teaching allowance from a meagre Rs. 500 to Rs. 100,000, however the govt has yet to respond to these demands.
The CPWB observed World Day against Child Labour by conducting an awareness walk against violence against children in Lahore today. This year’s theme is 'Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!'
A 12-year-old girl who was subjected to psychological abuse and forced child labour by her employer in Daroghawala, Lahore, was rescued by the Child Protection Welfare Bureau on Wednesday.
“While both India and Pakistan periodically release large numbers of prisoners as gestures of goodwill there appears to be no streamlined process that ensures the rights of foreign prisoners are systematically upheld rather than on an ad hoc basis."
In Lahore, the 7th convention on National Minorities' Day was organized by the CSJ. The event highlighted the significance of political parties upholding their promises to protect minorities' rights stated in their manifestos.
Independent education policy experts, government stakeholders, and political parties agreed on introducing reforms for more inclusive and equitable quality education at a conference organized by CSJ, ITA, and HRCP.
On Tuesday, PTI's local leader in Charsadda and 60 party members were taken into custody for the May 9 riots. At the same time, an ATC in Lahore extended the bail of Asad Umar, Imran Khan's sisters, and others involved in the same incident.
The LHC has ordered the Punjab Government to establish special sexual offences investigation units under the Anti-Rape Act. The court noted that SSOIUs are mandatory for investigating scheduled offences under the Act.
Bilal Shah, husband of Tik-Tok star Hareem Shah, has been released from FIA custody after a five-day detention related to his wife's Twitter account. Legal experts express concern over the arrest procedures and potential legal action against those involved in his apprehension.
A local court in Islamabad has extended the physical remand of former MNA Ali Wazir for three more days in a terror funding case. During today’s hearing, Wazir informed the court that he collects funds to raise his voice against terrorism, not for terror activities
Concerns have beenraised by legal fraternity and others over Imaan Mazari and Ali Wazir’s arrest under Anti-Terrorism Charges. Mazari was arrested outside Adiala Jail on Monday, followed by a three-day physical remand under CTD.
Two years post-Taliban rule in Afghanistan, migrant musician in Pakistan intensifies confront myriad challenges due to a lack of documentation. The call for a legal framework grows louder as these voices seek refuge, recognition, and a chance at a better future.
,ABN's Islamabad Bureau Chief, Khalid Jamil, was taken into custody by the Federal Investigation Agency after being charged for posting allegedly “anti-state” content on Twitter. His arrest has raised concerns over due process and press freedom. Journalists have called for law enforcement agencies to stop the crackdown on free speech.
Approaching World Contraception Day and International Safe Abortion Day, UN experts emphasize the urgent need to protect sexual and reproductive rights, especially in crises. They call for global commitment to access to contraceptives and safe abortion services.
After the Taliban imposed a countrywide ban on music, Afghan musicians went into self-imposed exile in Pakistan. With little opportunity to earn through their art, they live without rhythm in their struggle to survive.
The Afghan Taliban regime rejects Pakistan’s allegations of TTP militants using Afghan soil to launch an offensive in Chitral. Meanwhile, Afghan journalists allege that the Taliban administration may be supporting TTP activities in Pakistan.
BY XARI JALIL: Businessman Taj Muhammad Sarparah was abducted on July 19, 2020 from Karachi while on his way to the airport. Three years later, his wife Salia Marri continues to raise her voice for him while the fate of Pakistan's law on criminalizing enforced disappearances hangs in limbo.
Concerns rise as senior journalist & TV anchorperson Sami Ibrahim goes missing amidst state crackdown on PTI. Islamabad police are investigating the situation, but no conclusions yet.
The international community expressed concern regarding Imran Khan's arrest on May 9 and the resultant clashes between civilians and security personnel across the country.
These arbitrary arrests of fishermen on both sides indicate the rise of a potential humanitarian crisis in the making — with more than 650 Indian fishermen currently in Pakistani jails and another 100+ Pakistani fishermen residing in Indian jails.
