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Culture of Fundamental Rights in Pakistan

By  Junaid Qaiser It is a sad fact that a human rights culture has not developed in Pakistan. Pakistan’s human rights record is generally regarded as poor by domestic and international organizations. These organizations’ reports accuse the Pakistani state of continuing to turn a blind eye to the spread of a culture of gross human […]

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The Worsening Human Rights Culture in Pakistan: International Reports and Concerns

By Junaid Qaiser Pakistan faces significant challenges when it comes to safeguarding fundamental human rights. Over the years, the country has witnessed increasing violations of civil liberties, political freedoms, and social rights, which have been well-documented by international organizations like Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International, and the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). These […]

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US Consul General Kristin K. Hawkins Praises PSPA’s Welfare Initiatives

US Consul General Kristin Hawkins Lauds Punjab Social Protection Authority’s Efforts to Empower Underprivileged Communities and Promote Gender Equality Ms. Kristin K. Hawkins, the 34th US Consul General in Lahore, made a special visit to the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) office, where she met with Vice-Chairperson Jahan Ara Manzoor Wattoo. During the meeting, Jahan […]

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Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws: A License for Mob Violence and Persecution

By Junaid Qaiser The misuse of Pakistan’s draconian blasphemy laws is deeply alarming, as mob justice and violent crowds increasingly take the law into their own hands, particularly targeting Christians and other vulnerable communities. Christian persecution is on the rise, fueled by these unjust laws and a system that often fails to protect minority rights. […]

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Blasphemy in Pakistan: A Dangerous Trend of Vigilantism

By Junaid Qaiser The sanctity of law and order is a cornerstone of any civilized society. The primary responsibility of law enforcement agencies is to uphold this sanctity, protecting the lives and rights of all citizens. However, in Pakistan, the tragic reality is often far from this ideal, particularly when it comes to the sensitive […]

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Nafisa Shah visits Jinnah Hospital, consoles victims of Lahore blast

Pakistan Peoples Party Human Rights Cell Central Coordinator MNA Dr. Nafisa Shah has paid a visit to Jinnah hospital this morning to inquire after the injured. She has met injured persons particularly women and children and presented them gifts. She also prayed for the early recovery of the injured. She was accompanied by MNA Begum […]

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Mian Manzoor Wattoo visits victims of Lahore blast at Jinnah Hospital

PPP Punjab pres @MManzoorWattoo visiting #LahoreBlast victims demands deployment of Rangers in Punjab 2ensure peace. pic.twitter.com/kUlvBlzbGJ — PPPunjab SocialMedia (@DigitalMediaPPP) March 28, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Mian Manzoor Ahmed Wattoo, President PPP Punjab has visited Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, today to inquire about the health of victims wounded in the deadly Lahore blast as well as conveying the […]

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Vigil in Lahore to pay tribute to Shaheed Salmaan Taseer

PPP Social Media Punjab pays tribute to #ShaheedSalmaanTasser @BBhuttoZardari @BakhtawarBZ @jahanarawattoo pic.twitter.com/ZOkESy5wjw — PPPunjab SocialMedia (@DigitalMediaPPP) January 4, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js A candlelight vigil was held this evening (Monday) at Liberty Roundabout in Gulberg, Lahore, in remembrance of Shaheed Salmaan Taseer. The vigil was led by Ms. Jahanara M Wattoo, the head of social media and […]

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Vigil in Lahore to pay tribute to Shaheed Salmaan Taseer

PPP Social Media Punjab pays tribute to #ShaheedSalmaanTasser @BBhuttoZardari @BakhtawarBZ @jahanarawattoo pic.twitter.com/ZOkESy5wjw — PPPunjab SocialMedia (@DigitalMediaPPP) January 4, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js A vigil was held Today (Monday) evening to remember Shaheed Salmaan Taseer Liberty Round about Gulberg, Lahore. Pakistan Peoples Party Punjab’s social media head and provincial leader of the PPP Ms. Jahanara M Wattoo led […]

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Say No To Terrorism: PPP Social Media Punjab Holds vigil for peace

Pakistan peoples Party Social Media Punjab on Today (Tuesday) held a protest demonstration and a candle vigil outside Lahore Press Club to condemn international terrorism and to show its solidarity with the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris, in which 129 people were killed. Head Social Media Ms Jahanara M Wattoo led the protest […]