Kasim Khan, the son of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, raised his father’s case at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday, saying that the former prime minister’s treatment by authorities was in violation of international human rights conventions. At a UNHRC session, Kasim said Imran’s case was not an “isolated incident”. In […]
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Qureshi says Netanyahu is in state of fear
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi welcomed on Friday the adoption of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC)-led resolution by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in response to grave violations of international law and human rights by Israel. Welcome @UN_HRC adoption of resolution tabled by Pakistan calling for ‘Ensuring respect for int’l humanitarian […]
Pakistan wins UN Human Rights Council seat after two years
LAHORE: After a two-year hiatus, Pakistan has once again secured a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) among countries representing the Asia-Pacific region. Activists on the social media have however criticised the government for what they say is its failure to match words with actions on its commitment to fundamental rights of Pakistani citizens. […]