Minority Day Observance: Is Pakistan Upholding Jinnah’s Vision?
By: Obed Bhatti “All of you are free… The State has nothing to do with your religion, caste, or creed.” This was the message from the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam…
Centre for Social Justice Urges Legal Safeguards to Protect Minorities
News Desk Lahore (August 8, 2024): In line with the observance of National Minorities’ Day, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) hosted its 8th annual convention under the theme “How…
Building Bridges: Church-Led Solutions for Migration in Fr. Lazar Aslam’s Book
By: Shafique Sharif Lahore: Fr. Lazar Aslam, a Roman Catholic priest, has penned “Building Bridges: The Role of the Church and the Bible in Supporting Immigrants and Refugees,” a book…
Social and Legal Barriers: The Continuing Fight for Transgender Rights in Pakistan
By: Shireen Aslam Transgender issues and human rights are critical areas of focus globally, and Pakistan is no exception. Despite a predominantly conservative society, Pakistan has made significant strides in…
APPG Inquiry: Urgent Reforms Needed to Combat Bonded Labor in Pakistan
News Desk London, 29 May 2024 The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Pakistani Minorities launched its report on the inquiry into slave labor in Pakistan’s brick kilns. The inquiry involved…
CPDI Calls on Leaders to Reform Language Around Disabilities
News Desk Islamabad, 20 May 2024 The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) has urged Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers of Pakistan’s four provinces to establish guidelines for…
‘Stolen lives’: The Dark Reality of Human Trafficking
By: Noor Fatima Human trafficking is a serious crime that involves the exploitation of individuals for the purpose of forced labour or sexual exploitation. It is a form of modern-day…
Pakistan’s Domestic Workers Struggle for Rights”
By: Zara Amoon In the intricate tapestry of Pakistan’s society, domestic work weaves a tale of exploitation, abuse, and invisibility. Despite its integral role in countless households, the plight of…