Category: Human Rights

LAHORE: The protection of human rights and civil liberties remains an important issue for Pakistan as the country continues to face challenges relating to freedom of expression, access to justice, equality before the law and the protection of vulnerable communities. Human rights are recognised under Pakistan’s Constitution and international human rights instruments. However, translating these…

LAHORE: As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank hold their Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 18 October 2026, the Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (PKRC), in collaboration with Tameer-e-Nau Women Workers Organisation (TWWO), organised a seminar at the Lahore Press Club on Friday, joining a global mobilisation demanding debt cancellation, an…

LAHORE: Social stigma, family pressure and fear of public judgement continue to create barriers for women seeking protection from domestic violence in Pakistan, highlighting the need for more accessible, confidential and survivor-centred justice services. Although legal and institutional mechanisms exist to address violence against women, survivors may hesitate to report abuse because they fear being…

LAHORE: Mercy Corps has announced it will adopt the name Prosper Global, saying the change better reflects its focus on community-led development, equity and local decision-making.The organization said internal reviews and research across more than 60 language markets found that “Mercy” and “Corps” could carry unintended religious, savior-oriented or militaristic associations, and were sometimes unclear…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, through its National Curriculum Council (NCC) Wing, has released the draft National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2026, the updated Scheme of Studies, and the draft National Curriculum of Pakistan (NNCP) for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) through Grade V.The draft policies and curricula are available online,…

LAHORE: Participants at a convention hosted by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) have called for a renewed alliance between labour and cultural movements, saying workers’ rights and artistic freedom are closely connected.The convention, titled Reconnecting Cultural Freedoms and Labour Rights, opened with actor Khaled Anum performing verses by Mian Muhammad Bakhsh and Sachal…