Let human rights be
Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Pakistan are currently enduring one of the most challenging periods in the country’s history. Any CSO that advocates for human rights or raises awareness about…
River of no return
Occasionally, there is an image or a thought that haunts you for days and disturbs your sleep. You are emotionally wounded. And I have lived through this experience this week…
Discussing transgender rights
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has long been an advocate for the rights of transgender individuals. Most recently, it launched a campaign titled ‘Meri Pehchaan, Mera Ikhtiyar’ (My…
Those that dare to defy
In the history of the struggle for press freedom in Pakistan, several names stand out: Ahfaz ur Rahman, Amar Jaleel, Fareeda Hafeez, Farhad Zaidi, Hameed Chhapra, Habib Ghauri, Hussain Naqi,…
Why Peca 2025 fails the test
In 1962, John F Kennedy said, "a nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid…
Who will guard the universities?
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has been doing a great job highlighting issues related to the violation of fundamental rights across the country. It also holds conferences, consultations,…
Who will guard the universities?
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has been doing a great job highlighting issues related to the violation of fundamental rights across the country. It also holds conferences, consultations,…
Organised crime challenges
ORGANISED crime in Pakistan is deeply entrenched. Pakistan’s strategic location, coupled with socioeconomic vulnerabilities, porous borders and weak institutional oversight, makes it both a source and transit hub for multiple…
Shying from the truth
The history of successive generations of the ruling elite remaining shy of letting the truth be known about their days in power and how they dealt with the challenges they…
On tenterhooks
When the spokesperson of the government of Pakistan, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, appears on the news channels at an ungodly hour of well past midnight – early Wednesday morning –…
