Lahore : Punjab Minister for Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Khalil Tahir Sandhu called on Federal Minister Human Rights Chaudhary Mumtaz Ahmed Tarar, today at his camp office. Minister Human Rights welcomed the federal Minister in Punjab and highlighted the initiatives taken by Punjab Government for Human Rights and Minorities. Khalil ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionYFK protests against Human Rights violation in held Kashmir
Lahore : Youth Forum for Kashmir organized a protest demonstration against Human Rights violations in Jammu & Kashmir, from Aiwan E Iqbal to Lahore Press Club on Sunday. A Large number of youth has participated in the demonstration. Tariq Ehsan Ghouri Chief Organizer YFK and other leaders of the forum addressed ... Read More »
Indian act to bar Sikh pilgrims is a violation of Human Rights : Khalil Tahir
Lahore : Provincial Minister Human Rights and Affairs of Minorities Khalil Tahir Sandhu has said that thousands of Sikh pilgrims visit Pakistan each year to celebrate Birth or Death Anniversary of their founder. He said that 350 Sikh Pilgrims wanted to participate in the Death Anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh ... Read More »
UPR is essential for HR data: Rabiya Javeri Agha
Lahore : Federal Secretary for Human Rights, Rabiya Javeri Agha, said on Tuesday that development of Universal Periodic Report (UPR) is essential so that all data and initiatives with regard to human rights, women, children and vulnerable groups can be shared by the provinces and adequately presented in the UPR. Addressing ... Read More »
Senate Standing Committee agreed for the exclusion of disputed clause of Hindu marriage act
Lahore: Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights has agreed for the exclusion of disputed clause related to Hindu marriage act on the insistence of Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council and Member National Assembly. On the special invitation, Dr Ramesh Vankwani on Wednesday exclusively attended the meeting ... Read More »
Deputy Head of Mission Consular of Netherlands Ms. Renate Pors calls on Department Punjab Dr. Amna Imam
Lahore: Secretary Women Development Department Punjab Dr. Amna Imam has said that the government has taken unprecedented measures for economic empowerment and social protection of women. She was talking to Deputy Head of Mission Consular of Netherlands in Pakistan, Ms. Renate Pors during a meeting, here today. Senior Policy Advisor ... Read More »
HRCP expresses alarm over growing threats to democracy and human rights
Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm over growing threats to democracy and human rights amid a combination of neglect of human rights and a ‘civil-military imbalance’. A statement issued at the conclusion of the autumn meeting of the Commission’s Executive Council said: “The HRCP Executive ... Read More »
Human rights situation is not improved in Pakistan:HRCP
Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed alarm at the aggravation in key human rights areas and absence of priority and resolve in dealing with the issues. A statement issued at the conclusion of its Council and annual general meetings said: “The General body and the Executive Council of Human ... Read More »