Human Rights Watch airs concern over civil rights abuses in Pakistan

Jan 16, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 16 : The Human Rights Watch portrays a grim picture of civil rights abuses in Pakistan and the increasing persecution of...

UNITED SIKHS Meets with U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division to Advance Religious Liberty and Civil Rights Discussions

Sep 26, 2026

Washington, DC [US], September 26: UNITED SIKHS was in Washington, DC this week to follow up on the civil and human rights discussion held...

Civil, rights body in Pakistan condemn new media ordinance

May 30, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 30 : A collective group of civil and rights bodies in Pakistan has outrightly rejected the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority...

Deon Taylor to direct civil rights movie 'Freedom Ride'

Feb 05, 2021

Washington [US], February 5 : American film director-screenwriter Deon Taylor will be helming the upcoming film 'Freedom Ride'. The film will be based on...

US civil rights activist Vernon Jordan dies at 85

Mar 02, 2021

Washington [US], March 2 : Vernon Jordan, a civil rights leader and close adviser to former US President Bill Clinton, has passed away at...

Amnesty International highlights human rights violations in Pakistan ahead of UN review

Oct 16, 2024

This review falls under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Pakistan is a signatory, according to the rights organization's...