ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (HRNW) – Crucial talks were held today between the government and political stakeholders to address reservations regarding the “National Commission for Human Rights Bill.” While the government presents the bill as a positive step, rights groups fear the amendments will erode the commission’s autonomy, making it subservient to executive power. As Pakistan assumes its seat on the UN Human Rights Council this month, international scrutiny of its domestic rights record continues to intensify.
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