Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the government is working to protect the rights of both the majority and minority communities in the country. He made the remarks while addressing a conference organized by the Minority Rights Forum. The statement underscores ongoing official efforts on constitutional and human rights issues. Tarar said the Constitution […]
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Imaan and Hadi conviction condemned by lawyers, activists
A sessions court in Islamabad sentenced lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her spouse Hadi Ali Chattha to 17 years. The case involved controversial social media posts allegedly supporting banned militant groups. The ruling has sparked widespread condemnation from lawyers, activists, and politicians across Pakistan. According to the court, Imaan “consistently shared offensive, misleading, and anti-state […]
Pakistan dismisses UN concerns over 27th amendment
Pakistan has strongly rejected the United Nations Human Rights chief’s concerns regarding the 27th constitutional amendment, saying the apprehensions are ungrounded and politically biased. The Foreign Office emphasized that the amendment was passed with a two-thirds majority in Parliament following proper procedures. The spokesperson stated that, like all parliamentary democracies, amendments to the constitution are […]