White Paper: Over 5,000 Perpetrators Identified, Yet Justice Eludes Jaranwala Victims
News Desk On August 16, 2023, violence erupted in the Christian Colony of Cinema Chowk, Jaranwala, following allegations of blasphemy against two brothers. The incident began at 5:30 AM and…
PMMP Demands Two-Day Public Holiday for Christmas Across Pakistan
News Desk Lahore, December 15, 2024: The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party (PMMP) has called on the government to declare a two-day public holiday on December 24 and 26 to mark…
Bonded Labor: The Ongoing Struggle Against Modern Slavery
By: Naina Samson Bonded labor is a severe violation of International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, which Pakistan has ratified. These conventions explicitly prohibit forced and child labor. However, enforcement of…
Synod of Church of Pakistan Empowered to Intervene if Diocese of Peshawar Fails to Elect Co-adjutor Bishop by January 20
Lahore: News Desk The Diocese of Peshawar, Church of Pakistan, has been tasked with organizing the election of a Co-adjutor Bishop by January 20, 2025. This follows the retirement timeline…
‘Deaf and Dumb’: A Phrase Rooted in Misrepresentation and Bias
By Neelam Shahzadi The phrase “deaf and dumb,” once widely used to describe individuals with hearing and speech impairments, has increasingly been called into question for its appropriateness and impact.…
Advance Pay Approved for Christian Govt Employees in Punjab Ahead of Christmas
Lahore: News Desk The Government of Punjab has announced that pay, allowances, and pensions for the month of December 2024 will be disbursed in advance to government employees and pensioners…
Public Safety vs. Political Expression: A Path Forward for Pakistan
By: Augustine Gill Pakistan’s political landscape has long been a testament to the resilience of its people and their commitment to democracy. However, the increasingly violent nature of political rallies…
Minorities, Women, and Children Face Persistent Rights Challenges in Pakistan
By: Zara Amoon International Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations in 1948. This…
Civil Society and Legal Frameworks Play Key Roles in Advancing Human Rights in Pakistan
By: Nasir Jamil International Human Rights Day, observed every year on December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly…
Religious Minorities Urge Reform in Proposed Rights Commission
News Desk Lahore, December 9, 2024: The People’s Commission for Minorities’ Rights (PCMR) has urged the federal government to avoid creating another powerless National Commission for Minorities, warning that such…