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
World Obama warns India risks ‘pulling apart’ without minority rights WASHINGTON: Former US president Barack Obama said Thursday that India risks “pulling apart” if the Muslim... Published 23 Jun, 2023 06:00am
Pakistan PPP to reorganise human rights wing from grassroots level: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the party... Published 17 Jun, 2023 06:13am
Pakistan Session on causes of gender violence, spread & impacts held LAHORE: In order to diagnose causes of gender violence, its spread and impacts on the society, a consultation ... Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan President for implementation of job quotas for PWDs ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasised the need for the implementation of job quotas for persons with... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
World Saudi, Canada to restore full diplomatic ties: Saudi foreign ministry RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Canada will restore full diplomatic relations, the kingdom said Wednesday, following a 2018... Published 24 May, 2023 10:57pm
Pakistan Pakistan condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli occupation authorities and... Published 21 May, 2023 04:00am
Print G7 communique: Enraged China voices ‘strong dissatisfaction’ BEIJING: China on Saturday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with a communique issued by G7 leaders that took aim... Updated 21 May, 2023 09:28am
Print ‘Supporting democracy’: 66 members of US Congress sign a letter on Pakistan United States members of Congress delivered a letter urging United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to... Updated 19 May, 2023 11:32am
Pakistan Falak Naz: Secretary Senate asked to issue production order ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Walid Iqbal, in his capacity as Chairman Senate Standing Committee... Published 13 May, 2023 05:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sunak’s interesting take “Rishi Sunak, the accidental UK Prime Minister, stated that UK is carefully monitoring the situation in... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan German CG lays floral wreath on Quaid’s Mazar KARACHI: The German Consul General Dr. Rudiger Lotz on Tuesday visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali... Published 10 May, 2023 06:03am
Pakistan Mazari urges UN bodies to take notice of ‘gross violations’ of human rights ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Shireen Mazari on Monday called upon the UN human rights... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Opinion Traceability essential for sustainability UNDERSTANDING TRACEABILITY The United Nations Global Compact defines traceability as ‘the ability to identify and... Published 07 May, 2023 03:21am
Opinion Global crackdown on corruption? The powerful banking network, real estate market and businesses of the flourishing economies of the west have long... Updated 06 May, 2023 07:00am
Print US stands with democracy, rule of law and HR: Sherman WASHINGTON: US congressman Brad Sherman expressing concern over the ‘terrible disappearances, human rights abuses... Updated 30 Apr, 2023 09:21am
World US blacklists Sri Lanka governor over war killings WASHINGTON: The United States said Wednesday it would refuse visas on human rights grounds to a Sri Lankan ... Published 28 Apr, 2023 06:08am
Pakistan Supporting CSOs for HR protection: EU team solicits proposals worth 1.7m euros ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan has launched a call for proposals worth 1,700,000 EUR... Published 21 Apr, 2023 05:56am
Pakistan Sindh govt to launch Benazir HR awards this year KARACHI: Sindh Human Rights Department announced to launch Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Human Rights Awards each... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
World UN tally of confirmed civilian deaths in Ukraine approaches 8,500 GENEVA: Nearly 8,500 civilians are confirmed to have been killed in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a UN body said on... Published 11 Apr, 2023 03:21pm
Pakistan Failure to complete rape case inquiry: No one be allowed to visit parks after 6pm, CDA told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Monday, while expressing serious concerns over the... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Editorials ‘A nightmare for everyone’ EDITORIAL: An international rights advocacy organisation, Human Rights Watch, has issued a damning report on the... Published 01 Apr, 2023 06:21am
World Biden aims to lift democracies with more funds WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced new funding to bolster democracies around the world amid... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Pakistan Govt’s ‘excesses’ against PTI workers: party writes to UN LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has written a letter to the United Nations (UN) highlighting human rights... Published 25 Mar, 2023 06:25am
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost
Following $600mn Ambani wedding, India has set the stage for its next growth phase, Pakistan is still lost