Undocumented Afghans go underground KARACHI: After living in Pakistan for years, thousands of Afghans have gone into hiding to escape a government order... Published 10 Nov, 2023 03:07am
Editorials Illegal immigrants EDITORIAL: Human rights outfits and aid agencies who are up in arms about the government’s decision to expel all... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:56am
World UK MP fined for racially abusing Bahrain activist LONDON: A British lawmaker who once commanded UN peacekeeping troops in Bosnia was fined on Friday, after being ... Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:00am
World UN committee says 'no winners' in war where thousands of children killed GENEVA: The UN child rights committee said Wednesday there were "no winners in a war where thousands of children are... Published 01 Nov, 2023 10:33pm
Pakistan President for efforts aimed at mainstreaming visually-impaired persons ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said it was the collective responsibility of the society to mainstream the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Opinion Rebuilding trust of the people In democratic societies around the world, hope isn’t just a fleeting feeling of individual optimism. Instead, it... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 06:36am
Editorials Upholding the constitution EDITORIAL: At the heart of the Supreme Court’s ruling rejecting trials of civilians by military courts – much to... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Pakistan Access to safe drinking water & stable environment basic rights: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that access to clean air, safe... Published 12 Oct, 2023 05:57am
World Syria attack on military academy kills 100 as Turkey hits Kurdish BEIRUT: An attack Thursday on a Syrian military academy killed more than 100 people, a war monitor said, with state... Published 06 Oct, 2023 03:03am
World UN chief 'strongly condemns' strike on Ukraine village UNITED NATIONS: The head of the United Nations "strongly condemns" a Russian strike that killed at least 51 people... Published 05 Oct, 2023 11:01pm
Pakistan Parliamentary body briefed about Pakistan-India water dispute ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday said that India must not be allowed to deprive Pakistan from the basic... Published 05 Oct, 2023 06:23am
World Senior Senate Democrat threatens to block military aid to Egypt on human rights grounds WASHINGTON: The chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Saturday that he would block ... Published 01 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Pakistan Lawyers lay stress on civilian supremacy, independence of institutions, rule of law ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Lawyers Convention emphasised upon the importance of civilian supremacy, adherence to the... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Editorials Erosion of basic human rights EDITORIAL: Enforced disappearances usually associated with military dictatorships are also widely used by civilian... Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Editorials The problem of child labour Cruelty to children working as domestic help is rampant in this society, getting attention in a few cases when... Published 25 Aug, 2023 06:34am
World North Korea slams UN human rights meeting as a US ‘scheme’ SEOUL: North Korea slammed a recent United Nations meeting about its human rights record, asserting the United... Published 19 Aug, 2023 10:09am
Pakistan PPP HR Cell to submit proposals ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Human Rights Cell has decided to submit proposals to the party this week... Published 16 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Editorials Pervasive prejudice against women EDITORIAL: A study on women’s marriage rights makes disturbing though unsurprising revelations about the status of... Published 14 Aug, 2023 06:29am
World US lawmakers urge block on some military aid to Egypt over rights concerns WASHINGTON: A group of Democratic US House of Representatives members urged President Joe Biden's administration on... Published 10 Aug, 2023 11:31pm
Pakistan International Day of World’s Indigenous People on Aug 9 ISLAMABAD: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People will be marked on August 9 (Wednesday) across the... Published 31 Jul, 2023 07:07am
Editorials Shameful incident in Manipur EDITORIAL: A state of civil war prevails in the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur ruled by BJP-led coalition... Published 29 Jul, 2023 05:28am
Pakistan May 9 incidents: PM slams statement by Israel ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday strongly condemned the statement of the Israeli government... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Pakistan SACM orders provision of basic facilities to prisoners PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Prison Hidayat Uallah Khan Afridi... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Editorials The bane of people smuggling EDITORIAL: Last month saw one of the worst tragedies at sea when an overcrowded boat carrying illegal migrants sank... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
World UN urges end to arms, currency supplies to Myanmar junta GENEVA: The United Nations on Thursday urged the international community to deny Myanmar’s junta access to foreign... Published 07 Jul, 2023 05:24am
Pakistan ‘World Population Day’ on 11th ISLAMABAD: ‘World Population Day’ will be marked on July 11 (Tuesday) across the globe to reaffirm the human... Published 03 Jul, 2023 07:04am
Pakistan Moot told: No democratic movement possible in the absence of vibrant labour movement KARACHI: At its national conference on the right to dignity of labour and decent work for all, the Human Rights... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:24am
Pakistan Two martyred, one injured in firing of Indian forces along LoC: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Two civilians were martyred and another critically injured when Indian forces opened indiscriminate fire... Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am
Pakistan Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over ceasefire violation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday summoned the Indian Charge d’ Affaires and a strong protest was lodged with him... Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am
Editorials Healthcare as a fundamental right EDITORIAL: HRCP’s (Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s) call for making the right to health a fundamental part... Published 25 Jun, 2023 02:57am
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