Afghanistan has been through everything. Now it wants to dust off its postal service and modernize
The main Kabul branch has dedicated counters for it along with VIP lanes and a women-only area
Indian married women rejected: Modi govt calls on Tamil Nadu to look into Foxconn hiring
Taiwanese company is a contract manufacturer and Apple supplier
US urges Pakistan to fulfill constitutional, international obligations
US State Dept spokesperson asks Pakistan to respect freedom of expression of its people
US issues rare criticism of India in religious freedom report
US issues rare criticism of India in religious freedom report
Women's rights activists cover Rome's Spanish Steps in red paint
Women's rights activists cover Rome's Spanish Steps in red paint
Trade union leaders pledge to make workplaces gender safe
Participants also draft policy to curb sexual harassment
Shehzad Roy speaks up for teachers, wants no tax on books
Singer urges the government to alter the decision
Missing AJK citizen case: IHC asks petitioner to move relevant forum
Missing AJK citizen is held by military for spying, court told
Undeterred PTI again demands CEC Sikandar Raja's resignation
Jailed women workers are striking a blow for genuine freedom, say PTI leaders
Nobel committee condemns jail term for Iranian laureate
Nobel committee condemns jail term for Iranian laureate
Noted trade unionist Karamat Ali passes away in Karachi
He established Piler to advance labour movement through research
King Charles awards British-Pakistani philanthropist
King Charles awards British-Pakistani philanthropist
Police shoot man in New Caledonia after protesters attack
Police shoot man in New Caledonia after protesters attack
Macron announces French police to remain in riot-hit New Caledonia
Macron announces French police to remain in riot-hit New Caledonia
Myanmar's military junta announces mandatory conscription
Myanmar's military junta announces mandatory conscription
'Watershed event in the history of international justice, ICC has never indicted a western official'
'Watershed event in the history of international justice, ICC has never indicted a western official'
Attack on Pakistani students: Pakistan summons top official of Kyrgyz Embassy
Dispute between locals, Pakistanis in Bishkek led to attack on hostels
World Court to hold hearings over Israel's Rafah attacks
World Court to hold hearings over Israel's Rafah attacks
HRCP calls for economic justice, protection of civil rights in annual report
The political polarisation was rampant in the country throughout the year in 2023, HRCP observes
Fazl expresses solidarity with Palestinians
Israel's presence as state lacks historical precedence: Fazl
Ex-Google workers say firings for protesting Israel contract were illegal
Ex-Google workers say firings for protesting Israel contract were illegal
Tajikistan summons Russian ambassador over Moscow's treatment of Tajiks
Tajikistan summons Russian ambassador over Moscow's treatment of Tajiks
UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's hunger crisis
UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's hunger crisis
'The country failed': S. Korea ferry victims' families 10 years on
'The country failed': S. Korea ferry victims' families 10 years on
Sudan's silent suffering, one year into generals' war
Sudan's silent suffering, one year into generals' war
Army chief pardons sentence of 20 people convicted in May 9 cases
Army chief pardons sentence of 20 people convicted in May 9 cases
Footage shows a lively Gaza turned to wasteland since war began
Footage shows a lively Gaza turned to wasteland since war began
Nobel winner urges world to turn the screw on Iran over rights abuses
Nobel winner urges world to turn the screw on Iran over rights abuses
Greece's Crete and Gavdos islands see surge in migrant boats from Libya
Greece's Crete and Gavdos islands see surge in migrant boats from Libya
El Salvador, where a miscarriage can land you in jail
In Latin America, elective abortion is legal in Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba and Uruguay.
Dozens detained in Moscow at rally of Russian soldiers' wives
Dozens detained in Moscow at rally of Russian soldiers' wives
Why countries pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza?
Why countries pause funding for UN refugee agency in Gaza?
Police solve two murder cases to find that husband and father were the murderers
In Khushab, Shehzad had killed Rabia for giving birth to daughter, claiming it was a suicide
China undergoes scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting
China undergoes scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting
Bright future? Pakistan out-of-school children totalled at 26.2m in 2020-21
Alarming figures are in addition to poor quality of education, lack of human resource development
IHC set Feb13 deadline to locate missing Baloch students
IHC set Feb13 deadline to locate missing Baloch students
Gambian ex-minister faces rape, torture charges in long-awaited Swiss trial
One plaintiff says she was held captive and raped repeatedly
Rights activist Imaan Mazari ties the knot
Imaan is the daughter of Shireen Mazari, former minister and human rights activist
Human Rights Day being observed today
The day aims to raise awareness and encourage action to uphold human rights globally
British envoy calls on Fazl
Pakistan's relations with neighbours, women's education, refugees, Gaza discussed
El Salvador experiencing 'alarming regression' on human rights
El Salvador experiencing 'alarming regression' on human rights
President stresses need to improve children's lives in Pakistan
Stunting, malnutrition, lack of access to quality education, healthcare are issues: Alvi
Palestinian children are being slaughtered as we celebrate World Children's Day
Domestic violence and lack of protection in Pakistan mean they face the consequences forever
Japan's largest labour union to seek worker pay hikes beyond 2024
Japan's largest labour union to seek worker pay hikes beyond 2024
Elon Musk condemns Israeli genocide in Gaza
If you create more Hamas members than you kill you've not succeeded: Musk
Japan to provide $65 million additional humanitarian aid to Palestinians
Japan to provide $65 million additional humanitarian aid to Palestinians
Kenya blocks airing of allegations of UK army abuses before king's visit
Kenya blocks airing of allegations of UK army abuses before king's visit
UN chief surprised by escalation of Israel's bombardment, calls for humanitarian ceasefire
UN chief surprised by escalation of Israel's bombardment, calls for humanitarian ceasefire
India drown in shame as police dump dead body in canal
Policemen were seen throwing the remains of a dead man from a bridge into a canal
Canadian prime minister says blast at Gaza hospital is unacceptable
Canadian prime minister says blast at Gaza hospital is unacceptable
Pakistan to dispatch humanitarian assistance to crisis-hit Gaza
Pakistan to dispatch humanitarian assistance to crisis-hit Gaza
Pope Francis calls for humanitarian corridors for Gaza people
Pope Francis calls for humanitarian corridors for Gaza people
Egypt's President Sisi in talks to get aid to Gaza, presidency says
Egypt's President Sisi in talks to get aid to Gaza, presidency says
Aid agencies call for urgent funds in aftermath of deadly Afghan earthquakes
Aid agencies call for urgent funds in aftermath of deadly Afghan earthquakes
Russian foreign ministry calls for Gaza ceasefire to allow in food and medicine
Russian foreign ministry calls for Gaza ceasefire to allow in food and medicine
UNGA: End wars, focus on climate change instead -Colombia's Petro
UNGA: End wars, focus on climate change instead -Colombia's Petro
World leaders warn goals to fight hunger, poverty, climate change in peril
World leaders come up with declaration
Spanish court throws out Rubiales' pre-kiss defamation lawsuit
Spanish court throws out Rubiales' pre-kiss defamation lawsuit
Newborn found dead on migrant boat off Italy's Lampedusa
Newborn found dead on migrant boat off Italy's Lampedusa
PML-N to observe CJP Bandial's exit as day of deliverance
PML-N to observe CJP Bandial’s exit as day of deliverance
Bahrain activist al-Khawaja says airline denied her boarding to Manama
Bahrain activist al-Khawaja says airline denied her boarding to Manama
Congo presidential candidate jailed for insulting president
Congo presidential candidate jailed for insulting president
Police release video of fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman in Ohio
Police release video of fatal shooting of pregnant Black woman in Ohio
Honour killing: Woman stoned, clubbed to death in DG Khan backwaters
Woman had already undergone ritual Aus (trial by fire) and Auf (trial by water) to prove innocence
A history of India's Dharavi slum and Adani's plans to redevelop it
A history of India's Dharavi slum and Adani's plans to redevelop it
ATC grants post-arrest bail to Imaan Mazari, Ali Wazir in treason case
ATC judge Abul Hasnaat conducts hearing of Mazari, Wazir's post-arrest bail pleas
Sixty years after King's 'dream' speech, thousands gather in Washington
Sixty years after King's 'dream' speech, thousands gather in Washington
IHC accepts plea to dismiss civil judge Asim Hafeez in maid torture case
Civil society files the case seeking dismissal of judge Hafeez
Attock AD&SJ's report reveals travails of PTI chief in jail
There is not even privacy for the incarcerated PTI leader
Two prime suspects arrested in Jaranwala case: CM Naqvi
CM praises chief secretary and IG Punjab for their dedicated efforts
State responsible for protection of minorities' rights: CJP
Sikh community meets CJP Bandial to discuss matters of minority rights issues
Small Minnesota town will be without police after chief and officers resign, citing low pay
Small Minnesota town will be without police after chief and officers resign, citing low pay
Surgeons complete second session of Rizwana's plastic surgery
Dr Romana Ikhlaq of Lahore General Hospital, her medical team conducting plastic surgeries
US ambassador to Russia visited WSJ journalist Gershkovich in jail
US ambassador to Russia visited WSJ journalist Gershkovich in jail
Five Tunisians die, seven missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia - official
Five Tunisians die, seven missing after migrant boat capsizes off Tunisia - official
India passes data protection law amid surveillance concerns
India passes data protection law amid surveillance concerns
Lukashenko opponents unite, plan 'New Belarus' passports
Lukashenko opponents unite, plan 'New Belarus' passports
World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria
World Bank to help fund 1,000 mini solar power grids in Nigeria
Western Canada dock workers vote to accept contract offer
Western Canada dock workers vote to accept contract offer
Amazon again cited by US regulators over worker safety
Amazon again cited by US regulators over worker safety
EU border agency reports spike in illegal immigration, mostly in Mediterranean
EU border agency reports spike in illegal immigration, mostly in Mediterranean
Bangladesh police clash with opposition supporters calling on PM to resign
Bangladesh police clash with opposition supporters calling on PM to resign
How Native American police are fighting the crisis of missing people
How Native American police are fighting the crisis of missing people
Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific during Vanuatu visit
Macron denounces 'new imperialism' in Pacific during Vanuatu visit
Prince Harry's trial against Murdoch tabloids to go ahead, but hacking claims too old
Prince Harry’s trial against Murdoch tabloids to go ahead, but hacking claims too old
'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal
'Many may die' warns UN after end of Black Sea grain deal
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye seek deal to return Ukrainian children from Russia
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye seek deal to return Ukrainian children from Russia
UN rights chief urges Russia to respect humanitarian law in Ukraine
UN rights chief urges Russia to respect humanitarian law in Ukraine
UN remarks on French police's use of racial profiling 'excessive', says Paris
UN remarks on French police's use of racial profiling 'excessive', says Paris
Hundreds defy Paris protest ban a week after riots
Hundreds defy Paris protest ban a week after riots
Hazardous 'forever chemicals' detected in nearly half of US tap water
Hazardous 'forever chemicals' detected in nearly half of US tap water
Human Rights Watch urges Tunisia to stop 'collective expulsions' of black African migrants
Human Rights Watch urges Tunisia to stop 'collective expulsions' of black African migrants
Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters
Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters
France riots: Shot teenager's grandmother says violence must stop
France riots: Shot teenager's grandmother says violence must stop
Cambodia PM ditches Facebook as Meta mulls case over alleged threats
Hun Sen has a following of 14m on Facebook, a figure close to the size of country's population
US Supreme Court sides with man who sent female musician unwanted messages
US Supreme Court sides with man who sent female musician unwanted messages
Int'l Day in Support of Victims of Torture to be marked tomorrow
The day is reminder to people that human torture is a crime
Netherlands and Canada take Syria to world court over torture claims
Netherlands and Canada take Syria to world court over torture claims
LHC orders elimination of forced child labour
Court directs Child Protection Bureau to act against those who violate law
Crucial negotiations on inking global plastics treaty kick off in Paris
Crucial negotiations on inking global plastics treaty kick off in Paris
Balochistan Assembly passes condemnatory resolution against May 9 protests
Lawmakers also call Imran Khan an Indian agent
UN expert urges Japan to sanction Myanmar junta
Sanctions against the junta "would weaken its capacity to attack its people," Andrews added
HRC reports 376 terrorism incidents in 2022
The commission stated that overall law and order situation in the country remained poor
Woman died in Muzaffargarh after procuring flour
Woman died in Muzaffargarh after procuring flour from free Ata Point
Pakistan continues its struggle to uphold human rights: Marri
Pakistan continues its struggle to uphold human rights, says Marri
President Alvi urges UN to pay heed to Kashmir issue
This day commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations.
UN indifference to human rights abuses in occupied Kashmir riles Mushaal Mullick
occupied Kashmir riles Mushaal Mullick
Calls for genocide in India could lead to civil war; Muslims to fight back: Naseeruddin Shah
Calls for genocide in India could lead to civil war; Muslims to fights back: Naseeruddin Shah
PTI's mission to protect human rights and supremacy of constitution, says CM Punjab
PTI's mission to protect human rights and supremacy of constitution, says CM Punjab
Ehsaas Program, Health card initiatives vital for social safety: Mazari
Minister highlights steps taken by Human Rights Ministry to ensure access to justice, accountability
Supreme Court Human Rights Cell takes notice of Minar-e-Pakistan incident
SC was assured that all resources will be used for indiscriminate action against culprits.
Minar-e-Pakistan incident: Shireen Mazari calls for actions to change mindsets
"We need to try and change such violent behavioral patterns in our people."
Abdul Sattar Edhi's death anniversary being observed today
He established world's largest volunteer ambulance network.
Stop killings, torture, sexual violence and land grab in IOJK: AJK President
Stop killings, torture, sexual violence and land grab in IOJK: AJK President
NA passes resolution against India's discriminatory citizenship act
The resolution also demanded that India cease human rights violations in occupied Kashmir.
Human rights violations at peak in occupied Kashmir: FM Qureshi
Human rights violations at peak in occupied Kashmir: FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
52 organisations pen letter to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to rescind its award for Modi
The letter noted Modi's August 5 illegal abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.
Qureshi apprises WHO director general on deteriorating health conditions in IOK
Shah Mehmood apprises WHO director general on deteriorating health conditions in IOK.
Fake marriages: 79 suspects, including Chinese nationals arrested
In this regard, an investigation team from Beijing arrived in Islamabad to probe the matter.
A cosmetic step towards women empowerment
More than 80 percent areas of Pakistan lack women representation in Parliament.
6 million Pakistanis living below poverty line rings warning bell for future
Around 2.26 crore children lack the right to basic education.
Int'l Human Rights Day observed
Human Rights Day is observed across the globe every year on December 10.
Democracy, human rights among top priorities of govt: President, PM
International Human Rights Day is being observed on Monday (December 10).
INGOs were holding debates on homosexuality: Additional Interior Secretary
Senate's Functional Committee was briefed on Monday.
Asma Jahangir wins UN Human Rights award
UN Prize in the Field of Human Rights is an honorary award given to individuals and organizations
Governor Sindh and Minister Vawda 'Red carpet entry' in drought-hit Thar shocks Twitteratis
PTI earlier had showed concern and distress over the plight of Tharis and criticized PPP.
Legacy of the Human Rights Icon continues - The Two-Day Asma Jahangir Conference concluded
The two day event was attended by the heavyweights and general public in a large numbers.
#MeToo ignites in Pakistan as sexual harassment allegations against Junaid Akram and Faisal Edhi surface
#MeToo finds another mounting tide in Pakistan against those who deserved to be shamed.
Mother Teresa Award - Salman Sufi honored for his dedication and hard work to empower women
Sufi is known and internationally appreciated for his advocay and pro-women initiatives.
Nobel Peace Prize 2018: Rape victim's Messiah Mukwege and rape-victim-turned-activist Nadia are honored
The pair won the award "for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war''
Rise of Autonomous Weapons - Algorithmic warfare is coming, Humans must retain control
limits must be defined to use autonomous weapon systems in compliance with humanitarian law
Quetta, Qalat, Kohat - Coalmines engulf more than 70 lives in six months only
Such loss of lives - neither concusses the political elite nor knocks up the watchdogs.
The death penalty is declining around the world
142 countries had abolished the death penalty with 106 ending it in law for all crimes.
Dr Shireen Mazari, Turkish envoy discuss human rights situation
Turkish Ambassador Mustafa Yardakul met Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari.
What experts say: Shireen Mazari reacted to a letter written to PM Imran Khan by HRW
Shireen Mazari delivers sharp rebuke to HRW for selective oversight
Pakistan General Elections 2018: Is the credibility already lost?
Hoax around the credibility of the election may turn into a debacle for PTI and Imran Khan
Remembering the freedom icon Burhan Wani on his martyrdom anniversary
People remember him as a hero and a genuine freedom fighter, inspiration for young generation.
Barring women from casting votes: NGOs to have special focus on 16 constituencies
More and more work is required to ensure women's participation in casting votes.
Number of civil conflicts doubles since 2001: ICRC
Report said that approach needs to be updated to respond to the changing nature of fighting groups
1.2bn children threatened by war, poverty, discrimination: study
Entitled "Many Faces of Exclusion", the study ranked 175 countries in terms of the threat of child labour, exclusion from education, child marriage and early pregnancy. Photo: AFP
Saudi Arabia outlaws sexual harassment
The new law appears to be in preparation for the historic lifting of the kingdom’s driving ban on women on June 24. Photo: AFP
Muslim inmates in the US fed pork during Ramazan: activists
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) filed a lawsuit on Tuesday claiming Anchorage Correctional Complex had violated constitutional prohibitions against “cruel and unusual punishment”. Photo: AFP
Rights groups condemn Saudi women activists’ arrests
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch called on the authorities to release the detainees, identifying six of them. Photo: Reuters
China's 'men only' job culture slammed in new report
According to the report, discrimination in hiring practices is contributing to a drop in the female workforce and a widening gender pay gap. Photo: AFP
'Racial discrimination': Inquiry ordered by mayor following arrests of black men at Starbucks
The video shows two men waiting for their friend at Starbucks being arrested because the staff claimed they were ‘trespassing’. Photo: Reuters
Protests erupt after two child rape cases shock India
Outrage following details released by police about the case of an 8-year-old girl who was kidnapped, sedated and gang raped in a Hindu temple in Kathua, in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Photo: Hindustan Times
International Street Children Day: 1.5 million children in Pakistan live on the streets
Marked on April 12, the International Street Children’s Day highlights the issues which these children face. Photo: AFP
Hungary: Right-wing government announces plan to stop people helping refugees
Viktor Orban's government announces to cut back help for refugees and migrants. Photo: Getty
Global 'TripAdvisor' for migrant workers takes aim at modern slavery
'Recruitment Advisor' lets migrant workers to review their experiences in a bid to help others to avoid unscrupulous recruiters. Photo: Reuters
Syria invites global watchdog to Douma to probe chemical claims
Syria has denied accusations it unleashed a gas attack on the town of Douma.
As Syrian conflict nears eighth year, women's voices still absent – experts
Syrian women often lead households alone, because men fight or travel abroad, they said, while a lack of working hospitals meant an unknown number had died at home in childbirth. Photo: Reuters
Justice for Zainab: Verdict on minor's rape and murder case stirs reactions on Twitter
The hashtag (#ZainabMurderCase) remained the top trend in Pakistan on Twitter following the much anticipated verdict. Photo: Reuters
In pictures: Mourners bid farewell as Asma Jahangir laid to rest in Lahore
Thousands of mourners attended the funeral of Jahangir, who died of cardiac arrest on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Iran: Chief prosecutor calls headscarf protests 'childish'
Unprecedented images of at least 11 women protesting the same way have been widely shared on social media. Photo: Twitter
Iranian woman who took off headscarf released, says lawyer
The woman, said to be a 31-year-old mother of a toddler, has been the subject of a social media campaign in Iran. Photo: File
Preventing abuse: How to communicate better with your child
The law enforcement agencies and government institutions have a major role to play but so does the society, and especially parents in ensuring their children are safe. Photo: File
Dozens of rape victim support centres to open in India
India has been in the global spotlight since the 2012 gang rape and murder of a woman on a New Delhi bus sparked angry protests. Photo: AFP
Women set to march again as Trump triggers new era of activism
Women around the world will return to the streets this weekend, one year after millions marched to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's election. Photo: Reuters
India: Denied land, women stake claims in collectives
Across India, women are increasingly taking the law into their own hands when local officials and male community leaders prevent them from obtaining land legally. Photo: Thomson Reuters Foundation
'Communicate with your child': What to tell children about abuse
There has been serious concern expressed over the lack of discussion on the subject of child sexual abuse in the country. Photo: AFP
Follow Iceland and make it illegal to pay men more than women – experts
Iceland becomes first country to make it illegal to pay men more than women. Photo: Reuters
India: 20-year-old survivor of honour killing turns crusader
About 500 people - mostly women - have died in so-called “honour killings” in India since 2014, according to government data. Photo: Reuters
Key events around the world in 2017
Year 2017 witnessed the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar, Weinstein scandal, fall of Mugabe and environmental disasters. Photo: AFP
'I feel less scared': Safety alarms help empower Rohingya women
The colourful plastic sirens are being distributed to Rohingya women, girls and the infirm in Cox’s Bazar district, where an estimated 655,000 of the Muslim minority have arrived since August. Photo: AFP
Indian woman burned to death by jilted lover
The latest case adds to a grim record of crimes against women in India where reported offences have risen dramatically. Photo: AFP
Study: Over 200, 000 women sexually harassed on public transport in France
Paris was voted the third most woman-friendly city in a Thomson Reuters Foundation survey published in October, and ranked fourth least risky for sexual violence. Photo: Reuters
Calling Big Bird: Sesame Street to help Syrian child refugees
The project aims to produce a customised version of Sesame Street for the young Syrian refugees which will be available on mobile phones. Photo: BBC
Kashmiri woman killed, several injured in Indian troops' firing in Shopian
The Indian troops fired bullets, pellets and teargas shells to disperse the protesters.
Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Saath: Special report on missing persons
The case has stirred rights activist across Pakistan with the issue also making its way on social media with hashtags including #FindRaza. Photo: #FindRaza Facebook campaign
Drug dealers convicted for trafficking teenage girl in landmark UK case
It is the first time that Britain's 2015 Modern Slavery Act has been used to convict drug dealers, and police and prosecutors hope its hefty sentences will help to tackle the use of children as drug runners. Photo: Reuters
Lawyers and activists urge Sri Lanka to ban genital cutting
The minister called for a meeting after the women spoke out against the tradition which is practiced by some Muslim groups in the country and has long been shrouded in secrecy. Photo: Reuters
Myanmar forces may be guilty of genocide against Rohingya, UN says
Top UN rights official says none of the 626,000 Rohingya who have fled violence since August should be repatriated to Myanmar without robust monitoring on the ground. Photo: Reuters
Karachi: Transforming lives of the children of Machhar Colony
Educating the young children of the Machhar Colony, the organisation has handed out not just books but is also helping them learn gymnastics. Photo: Dunya News
Despite Greek shelter, Yazidis struggle to integrate
Having run the gauntlet of invasion, combat, killings and enslavement by Islamic State jihadists in Iraq, the members of this religious minority have found temporary shelter in the largely agricultural region of Serres in northern Greece. Photo: AFP
FIA refuses to register fresh cases as people smuggling witnesses surge
Illegal travel agents, in alleged connivance with FIA, have looted hundreds of aspiring immigrants
Release for imprisoned US sex-trafficking victim is celebrity cause
Singer Rihanna, athlete LeBron James and other big names have posted social media messages calling for the release of Cyntoia Brown, who has been in prison in Tennessee since 2004. Photo: Reuters
