Hungary has reached an agreement with Ukraine on restoring and expanding the rights of the Hungarian minority living in the Transcarpathia region, a move that could help advance Ukraine’s long-stalled bid to begin accession negotiations with the European Union. Read More: Hungary signals shift on Ukraine EU bid Announcing the development, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar said the […]
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National Commission on Minority Rights
The government’s recent establishment of the National Commission for Minorities Rights (NCMR) has been presented as a landmark step toward protecting Pakistan’s religious minorities. In a country where discrimination, violence, and systemic exclusion remain routine realities for minority communities, the creation of a statutory body appears, at least symbolically, to acknowledge long-standing injustices. Yet institutions […]
Christian leaders allege community being framed in drug cases in Punjab
TOBA TEK SINGH — Leaders of the Christian community in Punjab have alleged that members of their community are being falsely implicated in drug-related cases over the past two months, claiming a targeted campaign of vilification and biased reporting. Read More: Punjab IG orders DPOs to devise plans for security of Christians Addressing a press conference […]
Punjab grants helmet exemption to Sikh bikers over religious turban
The Punjab government has announced an exemption from mandatory helmet use for members of the Sikh community who wear turbans, recognising the religious significance of the headgear. Read More: Helmet made compulsory in Punjab The decision was announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz while addressing members of minority communities in Lahore. A video clip of her remarks […]
No compromise on minority rights, says Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday reaffirmed her government’s commitment to protecting the rights of minorities, declaring that no compromise would be made on their safety, dignity or welfare across the province. Read More: Role of the New Minorities‘ Rights Commission Addressing a Christmas ceremony at the Cathedral Church in Lahore, the chief minister said she would […]
Bangladesh calls India’s dismissal of protest ‘misleading propaganda’
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh rejected India’s description of a protest outside its high commission in New Delhi as “misleading propaganda”, calling the incident “highly regrettable” and unacceptable. Around 20-25 protesters had gathered on Saturday evening, raising anti-Bangladesh slogans and issuing threats against the Bangladesh high commissioner, according to mission officials. Read More: Why will Bangladeshi people have to […]
President approves bills to establish minoriti rights commission
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday assented to three bills on the advice of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, including legislation to establish a statutory body for the protection and promotion of minorities rights in Pakistan. The approval was confirmed in a statement issued by the Presidency. Read More: Parliament approves law for protection of minority rights […]
PM Shehbaz meets Sindh CM, hails return of international cricket
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to discuss the political situation and provincial affairs, according to a statement from the PM Office. No further details of the meeting were disclosed. The meeting took place shortly after the enactment of the 27th Amendment, which has sparked debates in […]
Pakistan Senate forms minority caucus on int’l minority day
ISLAMABAD – In a landmark move, the Senate has officially notified the formation of a parliamentary caucus focused on minority rights in Pakistan. The announcement came on August 11, coinciding with International Minority Day. Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gillani made the declaration during a special session, reaffirming the commitment to uphold constitutional protections for minorities. […]
Pakistan, EU team up to strengthen minority rights
The European Union has launched a major initiative to strengthen the rights and inclusion of religious minorities in Pakistan. The project, titled “Together for Tolerance: Strengthening Minority Rights and Inclusion,” is being implemented in Punjab and Sindh. It is led by the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) in partnership with the Centre for Social […]