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US wants Pakistani institutions to advance electoral process

syedashereen53 Sep 4, 2023

The lead US diplomat for South and Central Asian affairs, Elizabeth Horst stated that Pakistani institutions have to do the task through the electoral process in consultation with the political parties to guarantee fair and free public…

Imaan Mazari re-arrested after getting bail in sedition case from ATC

tariqkainat771 Aug 28, 2023

Human rights advocate Imaan Mazari faced a turbulent turn of events as she was re-arrested in Islamabad shortly after obtaining bail from an anti-terrorism court.

UN chief urges accountability and justice for Rohingya on 6th anniversary of tragedy

Ayshum Irfan Aug 24, 2023

On the sixth anniversary of the start of a devastating military offensive against Myanmar's Rohingya minority, UN human rights Chief Volker Türk has reiterated the urgent call for accountability and justice. The Rohingya, driven from their…

EU bans, sanctions ‘not beneficial to any side’, said Taliban

syedashereen53 Jul 22, 2023

The interim Taliban administration stated that the bans and sanctions will not favor the people of the battle-scarred nation, on Friday.

UN Resolution prioritizes human rights in countering terrorism

marriamjaved Jun 26, 2023

The resolution emphasizes the significance of four key pillars essential to developing a comprehensive global strategy to defeat terrorism.

184 Rohingya refugees arrived in Aceh, Indonesia

hareemasif Mar 29, 2023

Police were notified on Monday morning after residents in the East Aceh town of Peureulak found the group, which authorities claimed numbered 94 men, 70 women, and 20 children.

UNFPA and Pakistan talk about ending gender-based violence

News Desk Feb 20, 2023

Islamabad, 20 February 2023 (GNP): On Monday, Dr. Luay Shabaneh, a representative of the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) in Pakistan, met the Federal Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz, Hussain Pirzada. The meeting…

KP cabinet approves transfer of land for minorities’ cremation sites

News Desk Feb 16, 2023

Peshawar, 16 February 2023 (GNP): The Cabinet meeting, chaired by the Caretaker Provincial Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Azam Khan, has approved the transfer of land for the construction of Shamshan Ghat for the Hindu and Sikh…

Air raid on Gaza by Israel

Osama Hafeez Feb 13, 2023

Gaza, 13 February 2023 (GNP): The Israeli military has carried out bombing raids on the Gaza Strip, claiming that the air strikes were in retaliation for a rocket launched from the Palestinian region throughout the weekend. Several…

Cricketer Rashid Khan demands Afghan Women’s education rights

News Desk Dec 22, 2022

Kabul, 22 December 2022 (GNP): Afghanistan's Cricketer Rashid Khan showed his concerns about the ban on girls from education. Taliban banned women's education when they seized power in 2021. They assured the international community that…

Daniel Del Valle emphasizes importance of youth in decision-making

Mehwish Ashraf Nov 16, 2022

Daniel Del Valle, UN delegate, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to take part in a master session on peace, development, and education.

Kazakh President heralds new era in Kazakhstan’s history

Mehwish Ashraf Nov 8, 2022

At a public ceremony on November 5 at Akorda, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed constitutional revisions to re-establish... (Read More)

New High Representative of International Human Rights Foundation for Youth

Mehwish Ashraf Oct 28, 2021

Daniel del Valle, Spanish Youth Advocate, has been appointed as a new High Representative for Youth by the International Human Rights Foundation. Previously, Daniel del Valle has served as Policy Advisor to the Permanent Representative of…

Human Rights Watch urges India to lift internet restrictions from Kashmir – GNP

Global News Pakistan Apr 1, 2020

The Human Rights Watch has urged the Indian government to lift restrictions from the internet in Indian Occupied Kashmir. It has stressed the need for internet access that violates various rights. It also stated that the internet ban can be…

Statement of Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) to Azerbaijan on 31 March – GNP

Global News Pakistan Mar 31, 2020

In a statement, the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Azerbaijan stated that the genocide of Azerbaijanis should be stressed because of its huge number amongst other genocide by the Armenians throughout history.…