Pakistan‘s Coercion and Abuse of Afghan Refugees: A Violation of Human Rights The Plight of Afghan Refugees The Pakistani government’s use of threats, abuse, and detention to coerce Afghan asylum seekers without legal status to return to Afghanistan or face deportation is a severe violation of human rights, according to […]
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Pakistan: Reconsider Deportation Plans for Afghans
Pakistan‘s Threat to Deport Afghans Puts Lives at Risk The recent announcement by Pakistani authorities to deport over one million Afghans poses serious risks of persecution and abuse, according to Human Rights Watch. The Interior Ministry of Pakistan gave all migrants living without legal status 28 days to leave voluntarily […]
“Balancing National Security and Humanitarianism: Pakistan’s Handling of Afghan Refugees”
Crackdown on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Raises Concerns for Humanitarian Treatment Background Pakistan‘s recent announcement of a crackdown on “illegal immigrants,” including Afghan refugees, has raised concerns among human rights organizations. The Interior Minister’s order has put thousands of Afghan refugees at risk, as they now face the threat of […]
“Empowering Pakistan: How the IMF Can Support Electricity Access for All”
IMF Should Help Pakistan Uphold Right to Electricity Introduction August 31, 2023 | Dispatches The recent widespread protests in Pakistan against a hike in electricity prices have highlighted the urgent need for economic reforms and social protection measures. As Pakistan faces one of the worst economic crises in its history, […]
Innocence Lost: Examining the Violent Persecution of Christians in Pakistan
Pakistan: Mob Attacks Christian Settlement Investigate Faisalabad Violence; Act to Protect Religious Minorities Introduction In a disturbing incident, a mob attack on a Christian settlement in Pakistan has once again brought to the fore the urgent need for authorities to take decisive action to protect religious minorities from violence. The […]
Pakistan’s Treatment of Afghan Refugees: Ending Harassment and Arbitrary Arrests
The Plight of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Arbitrary Arrests and Harassment A Crisis Unfolding On World Refugee Day, Amnesty International has called on the government of Pakistan to urgently address the concerning treatment of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers, who have fled persecution by the Taliban. These individuals, many of […]
The Urgent Need for International Efforts to Tackle Pakistan’s Deadly Heatwaves
Amnesty International has released a new report titled ‘A Burning Emergency: Extreme heat and the right to health in Pakistan‘ that highlights the urgent need for global action to combat the impacts of extreme heat on people’s lives and rights. The report reveals the devastating consequences of extreme heat on […]
Why Pakistan Must Keep Civilians Out of Military Jurisdiction
Human Rights Watch Urges Pakistan to Uphold Fair Trial Rights and Avoid Military Courts for Civilians The Human Rights Watch organization has called on the Pakistani government to immediately transfer civilians who are set to be tried in military courts to the civilian justice system. Trying civilians in military courts […]
Pakistan’s Crackdown on Political Opponents Sparks Concerns over Democracy.
Pakistan: Crackdown on Political Opposition Raises Concerns for Democracy The Current Situation On May 9, 2023, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on corruption charges, which provoked protests across Pakistan. In response, Pakistani police have carried out mass arrests and detained more than 4,000 people, including members of the […]
Stop the revocation of rights for transgender and gender-diverse people in Pakistan
Transgender Rights in Pakistan Struck Down by Federal Shariat Court The Federal Shariat Court in Pakistan has recently delivered a reserved verdict striking down sections of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018. The decision of the court has cast doubts on the legal protections obtained by transgender and […]