Human Rights

News Desk  Rawalpindi: Police have arrested four individuals allegedly involved in the sexual assault of an 18-year-old boy with hearing and speech disabilities. According to a police spokesperson, the case was registered by Dhamyal…

News Desk Karachi: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has foiled a major human trafficking attempt in the Saddar area of Karachi, rescuing 33 women and arresting four suspects, including a woman. According to officials, the FIA’s…

News Desk  Islamabad:  A report by Sahil, a leading child protection organization, has revealed a disturbing increase in child abuse and gender-based violence in Pakistan during 2025. According to the report, 3,630 cases of child…

News Desk  Islamabad: The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) has strongly condemned the reported detention of women activists and journalists by Islamabad Police ahead of the Aurat March rally, describing the action as a…

APP Sialkot: Police in Pasrur arrested a suspect after a video showing the torture of a citizen went viral on social media, officials said on Saturday. According to a police statement, the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of…

News Desk Islamabad: At least 25 women’s rights activists, including prominent figures associated with the Aurat March, were taken into custody on Sunday while attempting to assemble in the federal capital to mark International Women’s…

Shah Khalid Shah Bajaur: Uzma Namoos Khan, a resident of Nawagai tehsil in the tribal district of Bajaur, has lived her life with a hearing impairment. But the disability did not stop her from pursuing education and building hopes…

News Desk  Peshawar: Despite the prevalence of these issues, nearly 70 percent of gender-based violence cases remain unreported, while the courts have shown a weak response.  In 2025, only one conviction was secured out of 258…

News Desk  Islamabad: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged stronger efforts to protect women’s rights and ensure access to health, justice and opportunities as Pakistan marks International Women’s Day 2026. In a…

News Desk  Islamabad: Marking International Women’s Day, Senator Sherry Rehman highlighted the disproportionate impact of conflict, inequality and economic exclusion on women, calling for urgent reforms to close Pakistan’s persistent…