As the name suggests, the First Information Report (FIR) is the first record of a crime. It is a legal document prepared by the Department of Police which consists of the name and address of the person filing the report, type of crime committed, the time, date and place where the incident happened and details […]
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Much You Know About Human Rights In Pakistan
The Constitution of Pakistan has outlined the basic rights which the government will grant to all its citizens. Do you know what these basic rights are? Pakistan has faced several human rights issues ever since we got independence. These issues and crimes are subjected to minorities ...
Fathers Can Now Enjoy 10 Days Of Paternity Leave In Pakistan
The Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari has approved the extension of paternity leave for a period of 10 days. This means that those fathers working in the government can now avail 10 paid days off from work after the birth of their child. The idea of paternity leave is new in Pakistan. This is […]
There are no beggars in Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan has a serious beggar problem, especially in the urban cities however in the small district of Hunza-Nagar in Gilgit-Baltistan there are no beggars at all. There are a variety of reasons for this having to do with the the education systems, presence of civil society and the close knit communities. However the same solutions […]
