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Pakistan rights body, Taiwan's Foundation for Democracy mark National Mino
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan marked National Minority Day, urging constitutional reforms to protect religious minorities. Speakers called for ending discrimination, violence, and misuse of blasphemy laws, promoting religious freedom, equality, and justice for all citizens in Pakistan.
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Minority Rights March 2025 demands end to forced conversions, equality and
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Minority Rights March 2025 in Pakistan demanded an end to forced conversions, job discrimination, and misuse of blasphemy laws. Activists called for equal education, property protection, constitutional reforms, and recognition of minority rights to promote equality and justice for all ci
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Pakistan: HRCP condemns hate speech targeting Senator for defending minori
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemned hate speech against Senator Pervaiz Rashid for defending religious freedom after he raised concerns over police targeting an elderly woman during Eid. The HRCP warned that such actions endanger minorities, especially the Ahmadiyya community,
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Blasphemy allegations in Pakistan 'conspiracy' to grab land from, says ri
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan's blasphemy laws are being used to facilitate land grabs, blackmail, and forced evictions, particularly targeting religious minorities, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch on June 8.
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Amjad Ayub Mirza exposes systemic persecution of religious minorities in P
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Amjad Ayub Mirza highlights rising violence and discrimination against religious minorities in Pakistan, including forced conversions, attacks, and exclusion from jobs and education. The report shows minorities face systemic persecution backed by laws and social attitudes, making life dif
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Mark Zuckerberg discusses legal challenges in Pakistan over blasphemous co
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, recently discussed a legal battle in Pakistan, where he was sued over content deemed blasphemous on Facebook, highlighting the challenges posed by differing legal frameworks around the world.
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UN Human Rights Committee urges major reforms in Pakistan's legal system
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan's legal system, including ending civilian trials in military courts, revising privacy laws, and safeguarding freedom of expression. The recommendations, presented during Pakistan's ICCPR review, also address issues suc
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Amnesty International condemns extrajudicial killings in Pakistan, urges r
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Amnesty International, an International human rights watchdog, has raised serious concerns about the ongoing extrajudicial killings of individuals accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, calling out the government for failing to protect basic human rights, including the right to life and freedom o
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Pakistan: JSFM condemns Shah Nawaz Kunbhar's killing, calls for resistance
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) condemned the killing of Shah Nawaz Kunbhar, declaring his martyrdom a powerful symbol in the struggle for Sindh's rights. JSFM emphasised Sindh's historical resistance to state-sponsored extremism, asserting the region's commitment to peace and human r
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Woman sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan amid ongoing human righ
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A woman was sentenced to death in Quetta under Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act for posting blasphemous content. The case has drawn attention to the misuse of blasphemy laws and raised concerns about human rights violations in Pakistan.
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US-based NGO report reveals widespread misuse of Pakistan's blasphemy laws
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A new report by Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), a US-based nonprofit organisation that works to advance justice and protect human rights around the world, revealed that Pakistan's blasphemy laws are being misused.
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Pakistan: Viral video leads to blasphemy charges against school owner, mai
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In Pakistan, a school owner and her maid in Punjab face blasphemy charges after a viral video allegedly showed them desecrating Quran pages, sparking protests and a police response. False blasphemy accusations have previously led to violence, with Pakistan's blasphemy laws often criticize
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