Human Rights Human Rights 2019-01-16 Pakistanis call on government to tackle the atrocity of child abuse In 2018 alone, at least 875 cases of sexual assault against minors were recorded in Punjab, a police report revealed. Human Rights 2018-04-23 Ethnic Pashtun movement demands rights in Lahore rally Thousands of demonstrators, including civil society members, took part in a rally in Lahore April 22 organised by the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement. Human Rights 2018-02-12 Pakistan pays tribute to 'human rights giant' Asma Jahangir Jahangir, 66, died of cardiac arrest over the weekend. Human Rights 2017-10-13 Pashtun peace activist receives prestigious rights award Among her accomplishments, Gulalai Ismail heads an organisation seeking to challenge the culture of violence and harassment against women in Pakistan. Human Rights 2017-06-14 Cyber Harassment Helpline offers reprieve for victims The toll-free hotline gives legal advice and assistance to Pakistanis experiencing harassment or blackmailing on social media. Human Rights 2016-10-20 Taliban kidnap children for suicide bombing: intelligence report The government is taking steps to protect children in remote tribal areas from militant groups aiming to brainwash them and exploit their vulnerability, officials say. Human Rights 2016-10-17 International community honours Pakistani peace activist Mossarat Qadeem was nominated for an international award recognising her efforts against violent extremism. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3
