Justice Jillani’s Judgment: New Era for Minority Rights in Pakistan
By: Kashif Nawab On June 19, 2014, Pakistan's Supreme Court, under the leadership of former chief Justice Tassadaq Hussain Jillani, ...
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National Commission for Human Rights Calls on Prime Minister to Address Rising Radicalism
News Desk Islamabad, 10 June 2024: The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has issued an open letter to ...
CCA Letter to President Zardari Highlights Crisis Facing Pakistan’s Christians
News Desk Sargodha, Pakistan – 25 May 2024: The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) has expressed deep concern over ...
Education in Christian Majority Villages in Punjab: Challenges and Path Forward
By: Nabila Feroz Bhatti The situation of education in villages with Christian majorities in Punjab presents a complex tapestry ...
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: Global Observance Highlights Ongoing Struggles
By: Kashif Nawab The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) is observed annually on May 17th to ...
Jaranwala’s Christians Demand Fair Treatment in Legal Quandary
News Desk On March 18, 2024, the Christian community in Jaranwala, Faisalabad, became entangled in a legal mire with ...
Lahore High Court Declares Child Marriage Act Discriminatory, Calls for Reform
News Desk In a landmark decision, Lahore High Court Justice Shahid Karim recently ruled the Punjab Province's Child Marriage ...
NCJP’s Annual Report Exposes Human Rights Challenges for Religious Minorities in Pakistan
News Desk The National Commission for Justice and Peace (NCJP) has unveiled its latest annual report, "Human Rights Monitor ...
Family of 13-Year-Old Christian Girl in Multan Demands Justice Amid Allegations of Forced Conversion
News Desk In the press release, Jubilee Campaign Netherlands, raises the issue of alleged force conversion in Multan, on ...
CSJ Annual Report Findings: 193 Incidents of Violence, 329 Accused Under Blasphemy Laws, and 136 Forced Conversions in Pakistan
News Desk Lahore, March 7, 2024 The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has released its annual "Human Rights Observer" ...
U.S. Elections and Pakistan’s Reality: Why Change Must Be Homegrown
By: Augustine Gill As the sun rises on Election Day in California, the world watches with anticipation. U.S. elections...
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Art, Advocacy, and Activism: Transgender Figures Transform Pakistan’s Social Landscape
By: Sabrina Alexander In Pakistan, a country where traditional norms often dominate societal expectations, members of the transgender community...
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CPDI Calls for National and Regional Efforts to Combat Smog and Air Pollution
Islamabad: News Desk The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), a non-profit organization focused on climate action, has...
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Beyond Convictions: Why Justice for Shama and Shehzad Must Address Systemic Failures
By: Augustine Gill The murder of Shama and Shehzad Masih, a Christian couple in Pakistan, is a tragedy that...
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