There is much the govt can do to create an environment free of repression and coercion so that democracy is strengthened.
Updated 16 Jan, 2022 08:38am
Pakistan redesignated as a country of particular concern; Taliban rebranded as an entity of particular concern.
Published 18 Nov, 2021 07:04am
Clerics and religious scholars object to several clauses, including the minimum age of conversion.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:44am
Says temples, gurdwaras, churches are as sacred to him as his own religious places.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 08:48am
This is not the first time India has tried to feign concern while being the most persistent violator of minority rights, FO says.
Published 02 Jan, 2021 02:06pm
CJP takes notice of incident, directs commission on human rights, KP chief secretary and KP IGP to visit site and submit report.
Updated 31 Dec, 2020 10:14pm
Says notification issued and process will start after 15 days.
Updated 19 Dec, 2020 10:21am
The highest number of such cases was reported in Bahawalpur.
Updated 29 Nov, 2020 10:49am
Bill will provide a platform to look into various grievances of minority communities.
Updated 09 Oct, 2020 10:16am
Kewalani says followers of all religions are first and foremost Pakistanis.
Updated 15 May, 2020 08:47am
The commission will have six official and 12 non-official members including the chairman for a term of three years.
Updated 12 May, 2020 08:25am
Says eight steps govt needed to take before formation of body neglected.
Updated 09 May, 2020 08:43am
Supreme Court’s 2014 verdict required government to establish council for protecting minorities’ rights.
Updated 08 May, 2020 08:05am
The move, the party said, will later be "followed by provincial commissions/departments".
Updated 19 Apr, 2022 02:23pm