Bob Blackman opened the session by reaffirming Britain's strong commitment to human rights worldwide. Expressing concern over the misuse of British aid, Blackman referenced the AHRF brochure that detailed disturbing human rights transgressions in Pakistan.
The Asian Human Rights Forum held a conference in the House of Commons today, focussing on gross human rights violations in Pakistan. The event was hosted by Honourable Carla Lockhart, Member of Parliament for Upper Bann, Northern Ireland, in Committee Room 16.
Karachi, [Pakistan] June 17 (ANI): A bullet-riddled and tortured body found dumped in front of Jinnah Hospital in Karachi has been identified as that of political worker Niaz Lashari, according to World Sindh Congress (WSC).