Human Rights Violations: A Case Study of Pakistan

Abstract

The expression "parliamentary federal republic" is the clearest and most accurate way to describe Pakistan's political system. The Constitution of 1973, which established Pakistan as an Islamic Republic and designated Islam as the country's official religion, is primarily responsible for Islam's official status. Even though the Constitution protects religious minorities, it also grants Islam preferential status in society and safeguards the "Islamic way of life." Even if it does protect religious minorities. The freedom to practice any religion or belief system of one's choice is a fundamental human right recognized and safeguarded on a global scale by a number of international treaties and conventions. It includes the right to choose and follow one's own religious or philosophical path and to manifest that path through public or private prayer, observance, practice, and instruction. In addition, it includes the liberty to instruct others about that path. This study provides an overview of human rights in Pakistan, including information on children's rights, gender equality, discrimination, religious freedom, and the role nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have played in this arena of the human rights struggle.

Key Words: Pakistan, Human Rights, Violations, UN charter, Constitution of Pakistan