Haryali Hubs saved 217.4 tonnes of valuable waste from reaching landfills across four UCs in Karachi, initiating a trend in waste sorting jobs and offering direct livelihood opportunities to 76 local residents. Urban centers such as Karachi ought to implement recycling systems, and the Haryali Hub serves as a platform to understand the recycling of...
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September 27, 2023September 27, 2023Pakistan
Rising Attacks on Ahmadiyya Worship Places Demand Urgent Action
On 24.09.2023, in a continuous barrage of attacks the Punjab Police officials has yet again desecrated an another Ahmadiyya place of worship in Bedaadpur Wirkan near Muridke in District Sheikhupura. The police destroyed the minarets of the said place of worship during night time. On 28.08.2023 the TLP carried out a huge protest consisting of...
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HRCP conference calls for the empowerment of marginalised groups in political and electoral arenas
A national conference held by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom – Pakistan (FNF), has called for extensive reforms to improve the political and electoral participation of marginalised groups, including women, transgender persons, persons with disabilities and religious minorities. In his welcome address, HRCP secretary-general...
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August 29, 2023August 29, 2023Pakistan
Actions to prevent the persecution of Christians in Pakistan demanded
A delegation facilitated by the Association of Pakistani Christians had a meeting with diplomats including Vice Ambassador Mr. Masood Gul and commercial counselor Mr. Khalid Hanif at the Embassy of Pakistan in Rome. The delegation comprising Pastor Justin Bhatti, Joseph Jansen, Ayyaz Gulzar, Mirjam Bos, and Pervaiz raised their concerns over the multiple attacks...
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August 20, 2023August 20, 2023Pakistan
Minority Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Justice for Barbaric Attack on Churches and Homes of Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan
Across Pakistan, a chorus of protests, demonstrations, and press conferences echoed the collective demand for justice in the wake of a shocking and brutal attack on religious minority. On August Minority Rights Activists and Civil Society Demand Justice for Barbaric Attack on Churches and Homes of Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan16, 2023, an unfortunate incident unfolded...
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August 18, 2023August 18, 2023MINORITIES, Pakistan
Capital police set up Minority Protection Unit
ISLAMABAD: A Minority Protection Unit with the deployment of 70 personnel has been established in the capital police. Zonal police superintendents have been made responsible for the protection of the lives and property of minorities and their worship places, the police said. The unit was established in response to the recommendation of the National Minorities...
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August 17, 2023August 17, 2023Pakistan
Peace and Education Foundation (PEF) Condemns Mob Attack on Church and Christian Community in Jaranwala
The Peace and Education Foundation (PEF) condemned the recent mob attack on a church and the Christian community in Jaranwala, district Faisalabad. The attack, which took place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, resulted in the burning of several churches and homes, as well as the forced evacuation of the Christian community. The President of PEF...
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August 16, 2023August 16, 2023MINORITIES, Pakistan
A church and a Christian settlement were burnt down in Jaranwala after the alleged desecration of Quran and blasphemy
Alleged Desecration of Holy Quran & Prophet Muhammad Sparks Violence and Attacks on Churches and Homes of Christians in Jaranwala, Pakistan Faisalabad, August 16, 2023 – A distressing incident of alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad and desecration of Quranic pages attributed to Raja Masih, a Christian man, has triggered a wave of violence and attacks...
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August 9, 2023August 9, 2023Pakistan
NCHR suggests improving access to justice for bonded labour
ISLAMABAD : National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has suggested improving access to justice for bonded labour and enhancing the capacity of District Vigilance Committees (DVCs) to suppress the use of bonded labour in the country. The recommendations made part of a research study “The Issue of Bonded Labour in Pakistan: Brick kilns workers in...
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August 9, 2023August 9, 2023Pakistan
Nikkah Registrars lack capacity on marriage rights, laws: Study
ISLAMABAD, August 8, 2023: A study on women’s marriage rights revealed that 86 per cent Nikkah Registrars (NRs) in Lahore believe the bride is not competent enough to negotiate terms of her nikkahnama, 85 per cent believe that delegating the right to divorce to women in the nikkahnama will increase the divorce rate and 92...