MINORITY RIGHTS
Once passed by assembly, the bill will also raise the minimum legal age of marriages among Christians to 18 years.
Published 30 Sep, 2026 09:34pm
At least 105 people accused of participating in the burning alive of a Christian couple in a brick kiln in 2014 lynch mob have been acquitted.
Updated 18 Aug, 2026 11:36am
Proposed law aims to modernise legal framework governing Christian marriages.
Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:26am
Law minister says it is of “utmost importance” to promote “comprehensive legal and policy reforms” with the consultation of the community.
Published 04 Jun, 2026 12:03pm
Punjab minister for minority affairs visits Rawalpindi, directs temple’s reconstruction be completed as soon as possible.
Updated 03 May, 2026 10:06am
Minority communities have long wanted their children to be taught their own religion at school.
Updated 27 Apr, 2026 09:29am
President Zardari says govt remains "committed to protecting the life, property, honour and security of minority communities".
Updated 05 Apr, 2026 02:25pm
Says minorities enjoy complete religious freedom in Pakistan.
Published 14 Dec, 2025 05:34am
HR activist’s work for defending minorities issues praised.
Updated 12 Dec, 2025 10:07am
President Zardari stresses need to strengthen legal, economic and social frameworks.
Updated 10 Dec, 2025 08:09am
ACHIEVING true national cohesion is not possible unless Pakistanis of all confessional backgrounds are ensured their...
Updated 04 Dec, 2025 08:14am
Proposed commission to have 18 members from all non-Muslim communities; law minister insists bill will not dilute anti-Ahmadiyya provisions.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 07:34am
Legislation aims to establish a national body dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of minority communities in Pakistan.
Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:16am
Petition heard by Justice Farooq Haider.
Published 18 Nov, 2025 01:40pm
SSP operations says protection of life and property of minorities top priority.
Updated 03 Nov, 2025 10:46am
“The prosperity of our minority communities is integral to Balochistan’s development," says CM Sarfraz Bugti.
Updated 29 Oct, 2025 08:46am
“Parliament has given its approval and work is in progress on proposed National Commission for Minorities," says PM Shehbaz.
Updated 21 Oct, 2025 09:40am
Pakistan’s transgender and Khwaja Sira communities are navigating a shifting legal landscape that alternates between recognition and rejection.
Updated 14 Sep, 2025 12:06pm
“Our government believes in moving forward with all segments of society and is taking practical steps to protect the rights of marginalised groups," CM Bugti says.
Published 12 Sep, 2025 05:36pm
National Paigham-i-Aman body is a subcommittee of NCNB; Senate committee alarmed by misuse of Peca by provinces.
Updated 11 Sep, 2025 09:21am
In most countries, manholes are opened through machines, but here, sanitary workers have to go as deep as 35 feet into manholes to open them.
Updated 28 Aug, 2025 11:10am
Two individuals accused of blasphemy extra-judicially killed by police while seeking protection from hostile mobs.
Updated 20 Aug, 2025 11:31am
Jinnah’s oft-quoted speech of Pakistani citizens being free to go to temples and places of worship remains relegated to the history textbooks.
Updated 11 Aug, 2025 05:41pm
Highlight protection of minority rights as religious duty; note measures taken for welfare and empowerment of minorities.
Updated 11 Aug, 2025 10:04pm
Reiterates govt’s commitment to continuing efforts to promote interfaith harmony, brotherhood, and unity.
Updated 11 Aug, 2025 08:52am
Workers Welfare Board announces various steps for all workers, including raised health coverage.
Updated 11 Aug, 2025 03:36pm
Her father spent a lifetime trying to prove he belonged to Pakistan. Even after his death, the state refuses to acknowledge
Updated 10 Aug, 2025 08:14pm
Hindus celebrate the festival of siblings on the full moon of Sawan.
Updated 10 Aug, 2025 04:26pm
Focus Group Discussion organised by Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights in Islamabad.
Updated 23 Jul, 2025 11:04am
SHRC urges law enforcers to ensure safety and recovery of 15-year-old.
Updated 03 Jul, 2025 11:56am
