MINORITY RIGHTS
Constitutional assurances of freedom to practise faith and protection of life and liberty for all citizens ring hollow for many of Pakistan’s religious minorities.
Updated 02 Feb, 2025 04:39pm
Study says economic struggle, climate change also compelling families to leave the country.
Updated 23 Jan, 2025 10:05am
More than a hundred incidents of communal violence targeting Hindus recorded from January to November.
Published 22 Dec, 2024 03:42pm
SHRC chief briefs US envoy on critical human rights issues in Sindh.
Updated 19 Dec, 2024 11:10am
Inclusion must be central to Pakistan’s development story.
Updated 10 Dec, 2024 01:52pm
Seek swift approval of National Commission for Minorities Bill 2024.
Updated 05 Dec, 2024 11:28am
Pakistan must heed UN's wake-up call and bring its laws and practices in line with its international human rights obligations.
Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Confusion surrounding exact date of celebrations finally ends.
Updated 02 Nov, 2024 12:04pm
Interior minister expresses willingness to open more Sikh sites in Pakistan.
Updated 01 Nov, 2024 11:30am
Insiders say officials "skipped" meetings with special envoy on freedom of religion, whose findings can affect Pakistan’s GSP+ status.
Updated 14 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Demands domicile certificates, highlights absence of security measures and the delay in renovation of the lone church in the district.
Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:46am
Balochistan CM Bugti hails minority groups’ role in national development.
Updated 12 Aug, 2024 11:06am
Workers of Pakistan Sunni Tehreek and TLP stage demo outside Karachi Press Club.
Updated 12 Aug, 2024 11:16am
Rights activists, ordinary people gather at Frere Hall to participate in Minorities Rights March
Published 12 Aug, 2024 07:07am
LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly held a special session on Sunday to commemorate the National Minority Day and pay ...
Published 12 Aug, 2024 07:06am
Pakistani armed forces also reaffirm their commitment to protecting the rights and freedoms of religious minorities.
Updated 11 Aug, 2024 03:02pm
For more than seven decades, Pakistan and Pakistanis have harboured a unique ability to discriminate against people on every possible metric.
Updated 11 Aug, 2024 10:25pm
KMC had revoked permission citing "security threats"; March to commence from Frere Hall tomorrow at 3pm.
Updated 10 Aug, 2024 11:31pm
Former senator Mushahid Hussain says it is a "matter of pride that Pakistan Army has inclusive approach of merit-based promotions."
Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:06pm
Ranger's spokesperson says two suspects killed in raid, five injured suspects flee the scene.
Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:41pm
NA passes resolution condemning recent mob lynching incidents amid surprise opposition by PTI.
Updated 25 Jun, 2024 02:15pm
Over the years, the state has weaponised faith as a force multiplier to use to meet external challenges.
Updated 23 Jun, 2024 10:12am
Documents 36 cases of arrests and detention in addition to dozens of cases of alleged police harassment of the Ahmadis from June 10 to 19.
Updated 22 Jun, 2024 11:34am
We are facing challenges in understanding diversity, especially at the national leve.
Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:36am
Says will not allow anyone to violate Constitution, disrupt law and order.
Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:58am
Say citation of the judgment is an endorsement of the view that the Ahmadiyya community is a Muslim sect.
Published 20 Jun, 2024 07:08am
Sent to Jhelum prison allegedly to prevent them from offering sacrifice of animals on Eidul Azha.
Published 14 Jun, 2024 08:32am
Many are scared of a public discussion on the issue of Pakistan’s minorities.
Updated 11 Jun, 2024 10:02am
Balochistan ECP member Shah Mohammad Jatoi attends dialogue on Social Inclusion Framework.
Updated 03 Jun, 2024 10:41am
Justice Shah, law minister hope for minority communities’ representation in higher judiciary.
Updated 02 Jun, 2024 08:16am
