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”Culture of impunity” in Pakistan: report
Apr 9th
WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday that Pakistan”s security forces enjoyed a “culture of impunity” on human rights and voiced concern at religious intolerance in the frontline US war partner. An annual State Department survey on human rights re…
Happiness is a warm gun : Artist tries to make sense of Salmaan Taseer’s murder
Apr 8th
When everyone has a different version of events, making up your mind is not easy.
The Hole-y Blasphemy Law – Sahar Khan
Apr 6th
Late last year, Aasia Bibi became the first Christian woman to be sentenced to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy law. The events that have unfolded since then – the tragic assassinations of Salmaan Taseer and Shahbaz Bhatti, the escalated street protests – highlight not only how sensitive this issue has become, but also how polarized. Many [...]
Remembering Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Apr 5th
They need to ask themselves whether this is something that Mr Bhutto himself would have wanted.
2010 assessment: Rights picture both of cheer and gloom
Apr 1st
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office releases report on Pakistan’s human rights situation.
Upholding a promise?
Mar 31st
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’ advertising supplement proclaims that all promises had been upheld.
Salmaan Taseer’s assassination: Qadri requested posting with ex-governor
Mar 27th
Police officials record statements before trial court.
Qadri got himself in Taseers security: witness
Mar 26th
RAWALPINDI: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) Saturday had statements of three more witnesses recorded and later adjourned the hearing till April 2.
Judge of the special court, Raja Akhlaq heard the case of accused Mumtaz Qadri in Adiala Jail.
During the…
Muslim, Christian groups rally against US pastor
Mar 24th
Jamaatud Dawa, Jamaat Islami rallies push for Jihad; Christians seek equal rights.
Pakistan storm into semifinals after crushing victory
Mar 23rd
Pakistan achieve target with 10 wickets and 175 balls to spare.
