After 61 years of independence today in 2007, Pakistan lacks in an equitable education system. Educational indicators remain alarming, which include low public spending, low literacy and enrollment levels, high dropout levels, unequal opportunities, poor …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that his government has taken several legislative and administrative measures to protect and promote human rights in the country in the short span since assuming the …

ISLAMABAD: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour has said Pakistan is playing an important role in the UN human rights system. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Friday, she said Office of …

SUFFOLK: Increasing numbers of Afghan children are being smuggled into Suffolk in a disturbing off-shoot of the war on terror, it can be revealed. Desperate to flee the war-ravaged country, new figures show 23 Afghan …

NEW YORK: Human Rights First has welcomed a letter sent by 15 Members of Congress to Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, commending measures taken by his government in support of judicial independence and urging …