Tag: Rights
Punjab retains rights to iron deposits
LAHORE - A spokesman of Mines and Minerals Department Punjab has said that all rights and privileges of Chiniot-Rajoa iron ore project are vested in the government of Punjab and that the only external actors involved are consultancy services.
The spokesman elaborated that the Punjab government has planned development of its iron ore resources in a scientific manner and approved a road map with the final objective to establish a steel mill in Punjab. It was indicated that as a
The spokesman elaborated that the Punjab government has planned development of its iron ore resources in a scientific manner and approved a road map with the final objective to establish a steel mill in Punjab. It was indicated that as a
Pakistan has ‘disastrous year’ for human rights in 2010: HRW
ISLAMABAD - Taliban violence and religious extremism grew in Pakistan in 2010, with the government doing little to improve the situation and often making things worse, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.
In its World Report 2011, the New York-based rights organisation said militant violence was fostered by the passive acceptance of persecution of religious minorities and had active help from some elements of the intelligence agencies.
"Taliban atrocities aren't happening in a
In its World Report 2011, the New York-based rights organisation said militant violence was fostered by the passive acceptance of persecution of religious minorities and had active help from some elements of the intelligence agencies.
"Taliban atrocities aren't happening in a
SC restores Geo TV’s rights to broadcast world cup matches
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court on Monday restored the rights of Geo Super television for telecasting cricket World Cup matches on cable network across the country, earlier withdrawn by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
"The PEMRA notification of January 10, 2011, is suspended for being without lawful authority and we direct the authority to implement its earlier notification in letter and spirit", the court ruled in its brief order.
The Independent
"The PEMRA notification of January 10, 2011, is suspended for being without lawful authority and we direct the authority to implement its earlier notification in letter and spirit", the court ruled in its brief order.
The Independent
Saudi Arabia suppresses rights of millions: HRW
BRUSSELS - Saudi Arabia suppresses or fails to protect the rights of millions of women, foreign workers and Shiites, and reforms have so far been largely symbolic, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday.
"Authorities continue to systematically suppress or fail to protect the rights of nine million Saudi women and girls, eight million foreign workers, and some two million Shiite citizens," HRW said in its annual report for 2010. And "each year, thousands of people receive unfair
"Authorities continue to systematically suppress or fail to protect the rights of nine million Saudi women and girls, eight million foreign workers, and some two million Shiite citizens," HRW said in its annual report for 2010. And "each year, thousands of people receive unfair
Watchdog spotlights Myanmar rights abuse
BANGKOK - About half a million people are internally displaced by conflict in eastern Myanmar, where both the state army and rebels continue to recruit child soldiers, a top rights group said on Monday.
Human Rights Watch, in its annual report, said the state army was responsible for direct attacks and abuses against civilians in conflict areas, some of which have been wracked by civil war since independence in 1948. Among the abuses listed were widespread forced labour,
Human Rights Watch, in its annual report, said the state army was responsible for direct attacks and abuses against civilians in conflict areas, some of which have been wracked by civil war since independence in 1948. Among the abuses listed were widespread forced labour,
Cabinet likely to ratify UN protocol on children’s rights
ISLAMABAD - In its upcoming meeting on Wednesday, the federal cabinet is likely to approve the ratification of the United Nation's Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
The optional protocol, adopted and opened for ratification and accession by the United General Assembly resolution on May 25, 2000, and enforced on January 18, 2002, was designed to achieve the purposes of the Convention on
The optional protocol, adopted and opened for ratification and accession by the United General Assembly resolution on May 25, 2000, and enforced on January 18, 2002, was designed to achieve the purposes of the Convention on
People’s rights not to be compromised: Nawaz
BAHAWALPUR - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz group's leader Mian Nawaz Sharif has said his party does not want to pursue politics of confrontation adding no compromise on the rights of people will be made.
Mian Nawaz Sharif said this while talking to members of national and provincial assemblies from PML-N and its workers on Saturday. ealization of national agenda was top priority, he underlined. Sources told PML-N workers demanded of Mian Nawaz Sharif to dissociate PPP from Punjab
Mian Nawaz Sharif said this while talking to members of national and provincial assemblies from PML-N and its workers on Saturday. ealization of national agenda was top priority, he underlined. Sources told PML-N workers demanded of Mian Nawaz Sharif to dissociate PPP from Punjab
US, Pakistan agree to work closely on human rights issues
ISLAMABAD - The US and Pakistan on Saturday agreed to work more closely in multilateral human rights fora, especially in the UN Council of Human Rights, to promote shared values and objectives.
The two sides also agreed to have regular consultations on issues of human rights and International Humanitarian Law. Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir received US Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights Michael H Posner, who is presently visiting Pakistan, and discussed issues
The two sides also agreed to have regular consultations on issues of human rights and International Humanitarian Law. Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir received US Assistant Secretary of State for Human Rights Michael H Posner, who is presently visiting Pakistan, and discussed issues
Obama raises rights issue with Hu
WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama on Wednesday urged Chinese President Hu Jintao to uphold human rights in his country, saying it could prove key to China's future success.
"The US welcomes China's rise as a strong, prosperous and successful member of the community of nations," Obama said as he welcomed Hu to the White House.
But straying into the contentious issue of human rights, Obama added, "History shows that societies are more harmonious, nations are more
"The US welcomes China's rise as a strong, prosperous and successful member of the community of nations," Obama said as he welcomed Hu to the White House.
But straying into the contentious issue of human rights, Obama added, "History shows that societies are more harmonious, nations are more
UN envoy arrives in IHK to monitor human rights situation
SRINAGAR - United Nations special rapporteur Margaret Sekaggya arrived in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) Wednesday to review the working conditions of human rights defenders in the disputed Himalayan region.
Sekaggya, appointed UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders in 2008, said she would submit a report to the UN Human Rights Council after her two-day fact-finding mission in Kashmir.
She told reporters in Srinagar, Kashmir's summer capital, that she
Sekaggya, appointed UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders in 2008, said she would submit a report to the UN Human Rights Council after her two-day fact-finding mission in Kashmir.
She told reporters in Srinagar, Kashmir's summer capital, that she
Rights groups urge Spain to probe Guantanamo boss
MADRID - Human rights groups on Friday said they have asked a Spanish judge to subpoena the former US commander of the Guantanamo detention camp to explain his alleged role in the torture of detainees.
The US-based Center for Constitutional Rights and the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights asked a judge probing alleged torture at the US naval base in Cuba to question Major General Geoffrey Miller, who ran the centre from November 2002 until April 2004.
The US-based Center for Constitutional Rights and the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights asked a judge probing alleged torture at the US naval base in Cuba to question Major General Geoffrey Miller, who ran the centre from November 2002 until April 2004.
HR activists vow to protect child rights
PESHAWAR - Human right activists, officials and technocrats unanimously resolved to make joint efforts for the protection of child rights at a two-day capacity-building workshop on "Making Child Rights a Reality" which concluded here on Thursday.
The workshop was arranged by children's complaint office of Federal Ombudsman's Secretariat. KP Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Barrister Arshad Abdullah and newly appointed provincial ombudsman Badshah Gul Wazir were the
The workshop was arranged by children's complaint office of Federal Ombudsman's Secretariat. KP Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Barrister Arshad Abdullah and newly appointed provincial ombudsman Badshah Gul Wazir were the
Egypt must face ‘sectarian crisis’: rights groups
CAIRO - Egyptian rights groups said on Tuesday the government's mishandling of sectarian rifts in the country created an environment that allowed attacks such as the New Year's Day church bombing.
The attack, in which a suicide bomber apparently detonated his explosives outside a church killing 21 people, led to three days of rioting and clashes between Copts and police.
It came after two years of mounting sectarian tensions that began with the January 2009 killing of six
The attack, in which a suicide bomber apparently detonated his explosives outside a church killing 21 people, led to three days of rioting and clashes between Copts and police.
It came after two years of mounting sectarian tensions that began with the January 2009 killing of six
‘Child and women’s rights are being transgressed in prisons’
LAHORE - Provided with nominal facilities, most of the prisons in Pakistan are overcrowded and the prisoners, including women and children, are at the mercy of the state for the provision of basic necessities of life, attendees of a consultation workshop to finalize the toolkit on rights of juvenile detainees organized by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) said.
Even though the law does not permit imprisoning female juveniles, it is being blatantly
Even though the law does not permit imprisoning female juveniles, it is being blatantly
Speakers seek equal rights for weak segments of society
PESHAWAR - Speakers at a seminar here on Sunday urged upon government to ensure the supremacy of the law and equal rights of the citizens and eliminate indiscrimination on the basis of gender and cast.
The seminar was held by an NGO called Shed. The moot was titled "Voice for Peace". Speakers said that government had totally failed in providing security, justice and maintaining law and order situation in the country and hence giving rise to the killings and insecurity increasing
The seminar was held by an NGO called Shed. The moot was titled "Voice for Peace". Speakers said that government had totally failed in providing security, justice and maintaining law and order situation in the country and hence giving rise to the killings and insecurity increasing
Shariat Court’s ruling draws anger from women’s rights activists
LAHORE - The civil society has criticised the Federal Shariat Court's decision to declare sections 11, 28 and 29 of Woman's Protection Act 'a violation of the Constitution'.
A statement issued here on Thursday said: "We, the members of civil society, strongly condemn the Federal Shariat Court's attempt to revert, the Women's Protection Act's Clause 11, 25, 28 and 29 back to Hudood Ordinances". It said that it was after a long struggle that resulted in the repealing of Hudood
A statement issued here on Thursday said: "We, the members of civil society, strongly condemn the Federal Shariat Court's attempt to revert, the Women's Protection Act's Clause 11, 25, 28 and 29 back to Hudood Ordinances". It said that it was after a long struggle that resulted in the repealing of Hudood
NA body divided over agencies’ role in protecting human rights
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights on Friday split over the point whether intelligence agencies were to be included in a list of law enforcement agencies that should be asked not to violate basic rights of the common man.
Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi was of the view that intelligence agencies of the country, including the ISI and MI, specifically be named in the draft as the committee passed a resolution to appeal to the law enforcing agencies not
Sardar Mehtab Khan Abbasi was of the view that intelligence agencies of the country, including the ISI and MI, specifically be named in the draft as the committee passed a resolution to appeal to the law enforcing agencies not
