Broad Condemnation and Calls for Reform Follow Mob Violence Against Minorities
News Desk Lahore, June 24, 2024: In a significant move, various leaders and members of the Punjab Assembly have strongly condemned the misuse of blasphemy laws, mob lynching, and violence…
Pakistan Catholic Bishops Condemn Mob Justice Incident in Swat
News Desk Lahore, June 25, 2024: The Pakistan Catholic Bishops Conference, through its Human Rights body, the National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP), has strongly condemned the lynching of…
Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reforms to Protect Minorities
By: Irfan James On June 23, 2024, Pakistan’s Defence Minister made an admission, acknowledging the state’s failure to protect its minority communities. This statement highlights a disturbing reality: minorities in…
International Anti-Drug Day: Pakistan’s Struggles and Successes in the Fight Against Narcotics
By: Shiba Gill The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, observed annually on June 26, is a global initiative established by the United Nations to highlight the societal…
Pakistan Rights Activists Welcome National Assembly’s Resolution to Protect Minorities, Call for Action Against Mob Violence
News Desk ISLAMABAD, June 23, 2024: The National Assembly of Pakistan has taken a decisive stance against the recent wave of mob lynching incidents across the nation, notably in Swat…
Archbishop Dr. Arshad Joseph and Senator Khalil Tahir Sindhu Visit Family of Martyr Haroon William
News Desk Islamabad: Archbishop Dr. Arshad Joseph, accompanied by senior PML-N leader Senator Khalil Tahir Sindhu, visited the family of soldier Haroon William, who was martyred in Karam Agency. They…
NA Urges Protection for Religious Minorities Amid Rising Lynching Cases
News Desk Islamabad: On Sunday, June 23, 2024, the National Assembly (NA) passed a resolution strongly condemning recent mob lynching incidents across Pakistan. The resolution, introduced by Law Minister Azam…
Obituary: Ruth Abdia Laid to Rest; Community Remembers Her Legacy
News Desk Lahore, June 19, 2024: Ruth Abdia, a retired government teacher and respected member of the Martinpur ‘Siyaan’ family, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of…
HRCP Urges Parliament to Address Radicalization and Mob Violence
News Desk Lahore, 22 June 2024: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the federal government to take immediate and strict action in response to the recent…
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal Urges Strong Parliamentary Response to Prevent Mob Violence and Religious Weaponization
News Desk Islamabad, June 22, 2024: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal condemned the lynching of a man in Swat on Saturday, lamenting the use of religion to justify “street justice” and…