Human Rights

This Hazara woman from Quetta is making ‘herstory’

Jalila Haider life’s story is one of 25 shortlisted for an international contest

6 years ago

A conversation with Karachi Central Jail’s lone hangman

Havaldar Altaf Ahmad is designated to carry out hangings in Karachi's Central Jail. This is his story

6 years ago

Why are these govt-housing residents resisting eviction?

Residents of Martin, Pakistan quarters insist they are rightful owners despite orders from court to clear out

6 years ago

In memoriam: The times Asma Jahangir took the road less traveled

On her first death anniversary, we honor the late human rights lawyer and activist

5 years ago

#ChoonaManaHay: Govt releases series of videos on how to prevent child sexual abuse

Through the campaign, Ministry of Human Rights highlights the role of parents, bystanders in intervening in cases of child abuse

5 years ago

What have we done to the white on our flag?

Today is National Minority Day in Pakistan, as declared by the government in 2009. But how have minorities been treated…

4 years ago

Comment: Easy to celebrate Christmas, hard to accept Christians in Pakistan

Christians in Pakistan face marginalization, forced conversions and a lack of basic human rights, but Christmas is fully capitalized by…

3 years ago

NA passes bill banning corporal punishment

All forms of corporal punishments will be penalized in the court of law

3 years ago

Fans disappointed with Billie Eilish for promoting album in Israel

As Israeli settler colonialism continues, social media pages call out Billie Eilish's support for an apartheid state.

3 years ago

The Rocky Road to Qatar

The road to Qatar has been full of hurdles.

1 year ago