Human Rights
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First-Ever Female Representation in Tribal Jirga Marks New Chapter for Women’s Inclusion
A significant milestone in gender inclusion has been achieved in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tribal districts, with a woman being appointed to…
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Historic Lahore Gurdwara Reopens to Sikh Community After Decades
LAHORE: The historic Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi in Lahore has been handed over to the Sikh community after being vacated from…
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More Than 6.6 Million Pakistani Children Engaged in Hazardous Labour: Report
A report released jointly by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) and UNICEF has revealed that 8.6 million children…
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Woman Killed by Cousin Over Dispute Linked to Love Marriage
KHAIRPUR: A woman was allegedly killed by her cousin in Khairpur in a case linked to a family dispute over…
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Court awards death sentence to convict in Sana Yousaf murder case
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad sessions court on Tuesday sentenced the main accused in the high-profile murder of teenage TikTok influencer Sana…
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Inside Pakistan’s Rehab Centres: NCHR Report Alleges Abuse and Illegal Detentions
Pakistan’s rehabilitation and psychiatric care system is facing renewed scrutiny after a recent investigation by the National Commission for Human…
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Jacobabad Village Torched Over Love Marriage: Armed Mob Burns 150+ Homes
Jacobabad: A love marriage dispute in Jacobabad escalated into violence as an armed mob attacked the village of Muhammad Siddique…
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Eight Women Including Shehzadi Rai Taken Into Custody Outside Karachi Press Club
Karachi Police on Tuesday detained eight women, including leaders of Aurat March and the transgender community, outside the Karachi Press…
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HRCP sounds alarm on shrinking freedoms and eroding judicial independence in 2025
Pakistan’s human rights situation deteriorated sharply in 2025, marked by a severe contraction of civic space, erosion of judicial independence,…
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Madrasa Teacher Booked Following Alleged Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old Student
RAWALPINDI: Taxila Police have registered a formal criminal case against a madrasa teacher following allegations of sexual assault involving a…
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