Nchr Newsletter August-December 2017

NCHR NEWSLETTER AUGUST-DECEMBER 2017

National Commission for Human Rights 5th Floor Evacuee Trust Complex, Agha Khan Road, Islamabad NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Phone: 051-9216777, Fax: 051-9216772 PAKISTAN E-mail: [email protected], Website: nchr.org.pk

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Chairman’s Message

Pakistan is passing through a tumultuous time. In an unprecedented stage in our history we are plagued by a plethora of problems shrouding our future in an ominous cloud. Child abuse is rampant. Hate speech and extremism are festering, leading to forced conversions of minority communities in Tharparkar, Kalash, among others, and an increase in sectarian killings of Hazara Shias in Balochistan, and other religious minorities all over the country. One of the biggest challenges that Pakistan faces is enforced disappearances aimed at shutting down dissent or gaining personal leverage, with multiple accusations levied against state agencies or foreign interference. Synchronously to due process being overlooked, torture is being ignored. There exists no definition of torture in our penal code, a strict rebuke to the international treaties ratified by us. Pakistan has become a mini-killing field; it appears altruism is a victim. Though this may paint a bleak picture, we must remember that the context is unique in Pakistan’s 70 years. Civil society is more empowered than ever and fighting to hold accountable the institutions established to protect them, and the government is taking some measures to tackle these problems, with the establishment of the NCHR being one such step. NCHR is mandated to look into human rights issues faced by Pakistani citizens at home and abroad and to resolve them. It is a colossal task and the Commission needs the continued support of the government and every citizen in order to continue fulfilling its mandate. The Commission despite its meek resources and a recurring negation of independence – guaranteed by law and Paris Principles – is struggling hard to come up to expectations and trust reposed by parliament. The Commission has investigated and compiled reports on aforementioned issues and more reports are in the offing. In particular, we envisage establishing child protection cell and train stakeholders through a mechanism to be grafted and devised. The NCHR maintains that the rights of minorities and Transgender Persons, and issues of journalists and enforced disappearances continue to be of great importance to Pakistan’s wellbeing. Furthermore, the NCHR is making strides towards abolishing bonded labour and with an eye on the future, pressurizing the government to create coherent polices aimed at protecting the environment for our future generations to enjoy. Through this quarterly report we are creating awareness about our work, and soliciting the government and the citizens of Pakistan for their continued and unwavering support.

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Chief Justice ® Ali Nawaz Chowhan Chairman National Commission for Human Rights

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Editorial Who we are Who we are Board Patron in NCHR established in May 2015 under the National commission for Human Rights Act 2012, is Pakistan’s first National Human Rights Institution (NHRI). The Chief Commission has an extensive mandate which includes powers to take suo moto Honourable notice of human rights violations, carry out fact finding missions and investigate Justice (Retd) Ali complaints of human rights abuses. Nawaz Chowhan Powers and FunctionsPowers of and the FunctionsCommission of the Commission Chief Editor The NCHR is empowered to investigate Human Rights violations, spread Human Mr. Aftab Alam Rights literacy, publish research on international law, raise awareness about Human Rights protections, make recommendations for the implementation of treaty Editor obligations, and develop a national plan for the promotion and protection of Human Ms. Alishba Kiani Rights. The commission has all the powers of a civil court trying a suit under the Code of INSIDE Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act V of 1908). It may call for information or report in cases STORIES of Human Rights form government or its organisations. Section 09 of the NCHR Act XIV of 2012 bestows broad and overarching mandate • Who we are to the Commission which includes inter alia:

• Complaints • To hear public petitions / complaints and take suo moto notices of Human Rights violations; Record • To direct or hold Inquires and Investigations in any incident of Human Rights • Reports violation; • Consultations • To propose, amend or review legislation from Human Rights perspectives; • • National and In- To review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of Human Rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures; ternational Visits • To study treaties, other international instruments on Human Rights and reports • Representation at submitted by the Government of Pakistan on them including the comments different forums thereon, to make recommendations for their effective implementation. • • Activities for To submit independent reports to the Government on the State of Human Rights in Pakistan for incorporation in reports to the United Nations’ bodies or Transgender committees; Rights • To undertake and promote research in the field of Human Rights and spread • Activities of Re- Human Rights literacy among various sections of society for the promotion and gional Offices. protection of Human Rights in Pakistan; • To develop a national plan of action for the promotion and protection of Human Rights in Pakistan; • To establish/declare Human Rights court at district level for the purpose of speedy trial of offences arising out of violation of Human Rights.

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COMPLAINTS RECORD SUMMARY OF COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS & SUO MOTO NOTICES RECORD From August, 2017 to December, 2017

UN/ From Abroad Category ICT Punjab Sindh Khyber Pa- Baluchistan FATA Total khtunkhwa

Complaints 36 90 60 29 - 3 1 219

Suo Motu 16 53 12 10 15 - 1 107 Total [Complaints, 52 143 72 39 15 3 2 326 Petitions & Suo Motu Notices]

Status of Complaints, Petitions & Suo Motu Notices

In Hearing 14 18 3 1 1 - - 37 Under Investi- gation at Initial Stages* 30 107 55 29 14 3 2 240

Disposed Of 8 18 14 9 - - - 49

Total 52 143 72 39 15 3 2 326 Note: *Issued Notices & Reminders for Comprehensive Report and Issued Rejoinders;

Details of some of the important cases that were dealt by the commission during the month of August- December 2017

• NCHR took serious notice & conducted an inquiry on 21-11-2017 on ‘Indiscriminate Felling of Trees at Embassy Road G-6 Islamabad and elsewhere in the Capital’ on the complaint filed by Muhammad Majid Bashir against Environmental Protection Agency CDA. After conducting a formal hearing, it is undertaken that no further trees shall be chopped until the next date of hearing.

• An Important hearing on the incident of Child Sexual Abuse/ killing of Minors in Kasur was conducted at the office of DCO Kasur on 02-10-2017.

• NCHR took a suo-motu notice of missing social activist Mr. Raza Mahmood khan on 20th December 2017. The case is fixed for hearing on 16th January 2018.

• NCHR took a Suo-motu notice of missing journalist zeenat shahzadi. The case is fixed for hearing on 16th January 2018.

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REPORTS Our Reports Published so far: National assembly of Pakistan. • The Haunting Footprints of Drought, Hunger and • ‘Towards Implementation of Core International Poor Governance: A Report on the Tharparkar Crisis. Human Rights Instruments during first year of the • Fact finding report on ‘The Kasur incident of child commission (2015-16)’ submissions for the report to abuse’. European commission (EC) on list of issues 2015- • Submitted report before the functional Committee on 2016. Human Rights, The senate of Pakistan on proposed • First Report on ‘The Marginalised Segments’. procedural amendments to check the Misuse of • Interim Report on ‘Okara Farms’. Blasphemy law in Pakistan. • Interim Report on ‘Transgender- The need for • To the UN Human Rights Committee 120th Session, mainstreaming). July 2017 Regarding List of issues in connection • Report on ‘FATA Reforms: Contextual Analysis & with the Initial Report of Pakistan, adopted by the Legislative Review’. UN Human Rights Committee at 118th session (17th October-4th November 2016) submitted on 20th • Report on ‘The protection, preservation and promotion February 2017. of constitutional rights of Indigenous kalash People’. • Report on ‘Pakistan’s Third Universal Periodic • Second investigative report on ‘The Kasur incident of Review, 2017’ Submitted on 29th March 2017. child abuse’. • Report titled ‘A Study on the issue of exploitative trade • Report on ‘Model legislative framework to eliminate and transplantation of organs in Pakistan’ submitted economic exploitation of children in Pakistan’. in the standing committee on Human Rights, The CONSULTATION CONSULTATION

National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) organized a National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) organized national consultation on draft model law to eliminate economic a consultation on ‘Draft of the National Policy/Guidelines on exploitation of children in Pakistan at PC Bhurban on 26th the Protection of Human Rights Defenders’ in the head office September 2017. Honourable Chairman NCHR Justice Retd. Islamabad on 5th October 2017. Honourable Chairman NCHR Ali Nawaz Chohan presided over the consultation. Justice (r) Ali Nawaz Chohan Presided over the consultation.

VISITS • Chairman NCHR Justice Ali Nawaz Chohan visited lecture to the students of Chitral University on human Peshawar and held meetings with the Chief Justice, rights and also shared the efforts of NCHR to promote Judges and other officials of Peshawar High Court and and protect human rights in Pakistan on 30th August. had a dialogue of cooperation on 2nd August 2017. • Chairman NCHR along with his other committee • Chairman NCHR visited Chitral and delivered a members visited Kasur to hear the child abuse cases

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on 2nd October 2017. The Kasur Incident was a tragic 16th October 2017 visited Quetta and held meetings incident and NCHR is making sure that investigations with top administration officials in the province to are conducted efficiently and the developments are discuss the pressing administrative matters. thoroughly followed upon. NCHR is also making a • The NCHR delegation visited district jail Sibbi and detailed report on this incident and proposing practical Central Jail Mach on 17th-18th October 2017 to recommendation to avoid such incidents in future. observe the present situation of these jails. • DG NCHR Aftab Alam along with Coordinator on

INTERNATIONAL VISIT Pre Session of UPR 2017 was held in Geneva. Chairman NCHR Justice Retd. Ali Nawaz Chohan, was part of the official delegation and represented National Commission for Human Rights, Pakistan.

Chairman NCHR Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz Chohan participated in 22nd Annual General meeting and Biennial Conference of the APF in Bangkok, Thailand.

Chairman NCHR Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz Chohan attended the seminar on ‘Reinforcing regional cooperation to promote freedom of expression and rule of law in Asia through ending impunity for crimes against journalist (IDEI)’ organized by UNESCO in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

OUR REPRESENTATION IN DIFFERENT FORUMS INTERVIEWED BY • Chairman Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz Chohan was invited • Voice of America interviewed Chairman on the issue of as a key note speaker in International conference on forced conversion in Tharparkar on 15th August 2017. rights of the child in Islam sponsored by UNICEF • Voice of America Interviewed Chairman Justice (Retd) and international Islamic University at Serena Hotel, Ali Nawaz Chohan on forced conversions in Kalash and Islamabad on 16th August 2017. other issues of valley on 5th of September 2017. • Chairman Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz Chohan was invited • BBC interviewed Chairman Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz by European Union delegation in Pakistan as a key Chohan on enforced disappearances of persons on 7th note speaker in a meeting (friends of Kalash) on 4th of September 2017. October 2017.

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HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATION National Commission for Human Rights-Pakistan celebrated commemoration of Universal Human Rights Day on 12th December 2017. Honourable Federal Minister for Human Rights, Honourable Chairman NCHR Justice ® Ali Nawaz Chohan, members of the parliament, Diplomats, UN officials, senior government officials, Representatives of civil society organizations, NCHR team and students attended the event. Speakers at the seminar were of the opinion that protection of human rights is the need of the hour and stressed the need for taking steps toward building a society free of human sufferings and deprivation.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION National Commission for Human Rights-Pakistan held Christmas celebration at its Head Office. A Christmas cake was cut by the Chairman NCHR and prayers were held for the safety and prosperity of Pakistan.

ACTIVITIES FOR TRANSGENDER RIGHTS

TRANSGENDER APPOINTMENT AT NCHR issues at NCHR. By doing so, NCHR has set an example for all the other sectors to give jobs to the transgender community members so that they can earn a decent livelihood and be an important part of the mainstream society.

CONSULTATIONS ON TRANSGENDER BILL

NCHR started working on the Transgender and Intersex Persons (Protection and Promotion of Rights) Bill, 2017 in April of 2017, after the Honorable Senate’s Functional Committee on Human Rights requested NCHR to draft the Bill. The NCHR dedicatedly took on the responsibility and after having consultations with the transgender community in different cities of Pakistan, the Bill was carefully shaped and drafted in a manner that understands and reflects the needs of the community it targets.

Existing sources of income, and avenues for economic Prior to the Senate’s request, the NCHR had been holding empowerment for transgender are very limited in the country consultations with members of the transgender and intersex as they are marginalized and stigmatized by the society. Most communities, and had drafted an interim report titled, of the transgender people want to be part of the mainstream “Transgender Persons: The Need to Mainstream”. The society and earn a descent livelihood but due to their gender background knowledge provided an entry point into the subject, identity and expression they are refused jobs even if they fulfill and greatly streamlined the process of drafting the bill. the job criteria. After conducting in-depth research into the subject matter by comparing and contrasting transgender and intersex persons’ As National Commission for human rights believes in protecting rights laws, in the region and elsewhere in the world, the human dignity and promoting the rights of marginalized NCHR conducted another series of consultations to place the segments of society, NCHR has appointed a transgender person theoretical into a context-specific understanding of the matter, at the Islamabad head office who will act as a focal person for with the sole purpose to further refine the Bill, and remove the transgender community and take care of the transgender underlying contentions.

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SENATE MEETINGS PROPOSED ACTIVITY NCHR representatives were part of all the meetings of the SEMINAR Senate’s Functional Committee on Human Rights when NCHR plans to bring together Transgender leaders, community transgender bills and issues were discussed. members to have a follow-up meeting/seminar to learn more NEPAL VISIT about the issues of Transgender community and develop a plan of action with the Association to provide solution based On a quest to get exposure for the developments on Transgender interventions. issues in Nepal a delegation of Pakistani officials from National commission for human rights (NCHR), Federal Ombudsman Secretariat, National Aids Control Program (NACP) along TO ORGANIZE SENSITIZATION SESSION with one parliamentarian and one member of civil society set WITH POLICE OFFICIALS out on a visit to the city of Kathmandu in Nepal. NCHR aims to conduct sensitization workshops with police During the meetings with Transgender activists and different academies and protect transgender community form police government officials in Nepal the situation of transgender violence. activism and social cultural impact was analyzed. Unlike Pakistan, Nepali community is less vulnerable as in Nepal NOTIFICATION there is high level of acceptance and tolerance for transgender Write notes to public and private offices and sensitize them people. With the increased level of support from government about the rights of the transgender. authorities, legislative developments and policy reforms, the situation for transgender and sexual minorities is getting favorable day by day in Nepal. During the meetings the annual report of NCHR Pakistan was presented to NHRC Nepal, Ministry of Education, and ministry of women, child and social welfare and UNAIDS Nepal. The efforts of NCHR Pakistan undertaken for Transgender community in Pakistan were highly appreciated. PAKISTAN TRANSGENDER EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION On 24th of November 2017, Chairman NCHR participated as the Chief Guest in the launch ceremony of first Tran- Led “Pakistan Transgender Empowerment Association of Pakistan: Voice of Change and Empowerment”, organized by Wajood Organization to spread awareness and raise voice for Transgender community rights and issues at national level.

Chairman NCHR assured of his support to this association in order to protect and promote the basic human rights of transgender community. ACTIVITIES OF REGIONAL OFFICES OF NCHR REGIONAL OFFICE PUNJAB IMPORTANT INVESTIGATION/INQUIRY from his present place of posting to another school to avoid any mishap. 1. An investigation/inquiry was conducted on 3rd August, 2017 into the tragic death of 17 years old domestic worker SEMINAR by Ms. Fauzia bibi daughter of Ms. Shah Jahan, sitting MPA of Lahore. It was concluded that the death of the boy (Akhtar) occurred due to torture by Ms. Fauzia Bibi. She also tortured Attiya 14 Years old maid. Both the cases are in different courts. 2. A fact finding inquiry was conducted on 4th August, 2017 on the complaint of Mr. Farooq Niamat Masih a school teacher R/O Okara on the charges of life threats. It was recommended that Mr. Farooq Niamat may be transferred

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NCHR Regional Office Punjab along with Member Minorities organized a seminar on 11th August, 2017 to observe Minority Day at Cathedral School Lahore wherein a large number of people including Muslims, Christian, Hindus and other minorities participated. CONSULTATION

A meeting was arranged in the office of Project Manager wherein representatives of CBA Union, Labour Union, Contractor, Mine Workers and Media participated. Member Punjab briefed the participants about the objectives of the meeting and establishment of NCHR. The issues of mine workers were discussed at length in the meeting. After the meeting the participants visited salt mines Varcha and listened to the problems of the mine workers and their families. A consultation regarding “Challenges of Human Rights and • On 8th November 2017 NCHR team visited District Role of NCHR” was held on 21st September, 2017 at Faisalabad Jail Kasur and inspected Juvenile & Women Prisoners. in collaboration with Democratic Commission for Human Development (DCHD). The objective of the consultation was • On 17th November 2017 Ms. Kishwar Shaheen Awan, to give orientation about NCHR and to form a network of Member NCHR Punjab & her team visited the office human rights defenders. of Mr. Abdul Qayyum Managing Director, Punjab VISITS Curriculum & Text Book Board (PCTB) Lahore • NCHR Team visited Central Jail, Lahore on 23rd and briefed him about establishment of National October, 2017 and inspected different sections of Commission for Human Rights Act 2012 its mandate, women prisons and children living with them. functions and scope of activities. • NCHR team visited District Jail, Lahore juvenile section on the directions of Honourable Chairman NCHR on 26th October, 2017.

NCHR team, representatives of Pakistan Mineral Development MEETINGS Corporation, Inspectorate of Mines & Minerals Development • A meeting was held with Ms. Shaheen Attique-ur- Department, BROOKE (an INGO), students of Social Work Rehman, Vice Chairperson, BUNYAD and Mr. Riaz Department, University of the Punjab visited Khushab on 30th October, 2017 and held a meeting with Deputy Inspector of Ahmed, Regional Manager, BLCC in the Regional Mines & Minerals Department Khushab range. Later on the Office Lahore on 1st August, 2017. Member Punjab participants visited the office of Project Manager, Pakistan briefed the delegation about constitution of NCHR, its Mineral Development Corporation, Salt Mine Varcha, and mandate, functions and role of Regional Office. It was District Khushab. resolved that both the organizations will work together

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to promote human rights. • A meeting was held on 12th October, 2017 with Mr. Naeem Abbas, Advocacy Officer from an INGO “BROOKE” which is working for the protection of not only animals but their owners as well. It was agreed to work jointly on the children working in Brick Kilns and mine workers. • A consultative meeting was arranged by Regional Office Punjab on 20th October, 2017 with the representatives of Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation, Inspectorate of Mines & Minerals Development Department, existing syllabus prepared by Punjab Curriculum & Text BROOKE (an INGO), students of Social Work Book Board and to propose new methods of inclusion of Department, University of the Punjab and Mine Workers chapters concerning human rights in the syllabus. from Khushab. It was decided that a working group will • On 20th November 2017 a consultation/meeting be formed and an exposure visit to salt mines Varcha, was organized in NCHR, Regional Office Lahore on District Khushab will be conducted for assessment of the project proposal “Women with Disabilities” where problems of mine workers. representatives of Government, Academia, Civil Society • A tripartite meeting of NCHR, Pakistan Mineral Organizations and UN Women Punjab participated. The Development Corporation (PMDC) and Mines & objective of the meeting was to discuss various issues Minerals Department was held on 20th October, 2017 related to Women with Disabilities and to oversee the in the Regional Office Punjab wherein Mine Workers implementation with reference to the Disabled Persons from Khushab and students of Social Work Department, (employment and rehabilitation) Ordinance 1981, University of the Punjab also attended. It was decided National Policy for Disable Persons, 2002/2006 and with a visit to Salt Mines of District Khushab to know the United Nations Convention on Person with Disabilities, 2006. • Ms. Kishwar Shaheen Awan, Member, NCHR, Punjab on 14th December 2017 participated in Consultative meeting with Ms. Christine Chung, Human Rights Officer of High Commissioner for Human Rights on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities organized by Justice Project Pakistan at Zaman Park, Lahore.

• On 27th December 2017 a meeting was held with Director Reclamation & Probation, Home Department.

• On 28th December 2017 a capacity building training for the staff of NCHR Punjab and Member Minorities was issues of Mine Workers on 30th October, 2017. organized by DRI (NGO). • A meeting was held on 9th November, 2017 and 4th December 2017 with Cecil S. Ch. Chief Executive (NCJP) & his team from National Commission for Justice & Peace (NCJP) to press for the inclusion of contents of Human Rights in the existing curriculum/syllabus. • Regional Office Punjab arranged a meeting on 16th November, 2017 of Academia Forum where representatives of Government, Academia and Civil Society Organizations participated. The objective of the meeting was to analyse the contents of human rights in the

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REGIONAL OFFICE SINDH CONSULTATIONS with different civil society at the office of NCHR Karachi were conducted by Ms. Anis Haroon. She • Consultations were organized on 9th October 2017 raised serious concerns on the poor implementation and 11th October 2017 at NCHR Office Karachi with of International laws and treaties, contradiction in the transgender community for final consultation Pakistan constitution regarding fundamental rights, on proposed transgender Bill 2017 (Bill of Rights). rights of minorities etc. Ms. Haroon also criticized The purpose of this meeting is to revise and finalized on subservient role of civil society and suggested the bill that was drafted by the NCHR & Legal Aid active role and creating linkages with other human Society.

rights institutions and organizations nationally and • On 25th October, 2017, National Commission internationally. for Human Rights (NCHR) organized an event • On 6th December, 2017 NCHR organized a meeting “Understanding Development in Thar”. with the lawyer activists & transgender community The consultation was chaired by Honourable Chairman for final consultation on proposed Transgender Bill NCHR Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz Chowhan and the event was attended by Members of Sindh Assembly, Human Rights 2017 (Bill of Rights) at National Commission for and Environmental Activists, local members of public, Human Rights Regional Office Karachi. representatives of private sector and media. The participants emphasized the need to protect human rights of the indigenous • On 1st November 2017, Ms Anis Haroon participated people of Tharparkar in all development schemes, including as a key note speaker in a consultation on Universal coal mining and power generation. Periodic Review (UPR) organized by PILER. • On 27th October, 2017, a joint consultation on the • On 2nd November 2017, Ms Anis Haroon participated issue of civic freedom in Pakistan pre Session of UPR as speaker in a demonstration that was organized Pakistan 2017 was held and related advocacy meetings

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by the Baloch Human Rights Organization BHRO, discuss Human Rights Issue. HRCP, JAC and PILER for the abduction & illegal • Ms. Anis Haroon & UN Women Representative held detention of Dr. Allah Nazir Baloch’s family including a meeting on 25th September, 2017 in Islamabad infant children and other Baloch students who were Discussion on Women Issues. picked by the LEAs from different areas of Karachi. • A demonstration was arranged on 5th October 2017, PRESS CONFERENCE in collaboration with civil society organizations A press conference was held by Honourable justice (Retd) Ali (WAF, AF, HRCP, JAC, NCHR) against waive of Nawaz Chohan (Chairman NCHR) and Ms. Anis Haroon on knife attack on women in different areas of Karachi. 11th August 2017 in Karachi press club on the occasion of International Minorities day. • DRI team Mr. Alex from Berlin office, Mr. Hassan Nisar Mirbhar, Ms. Shafaq Kiani visited National MEETINGS Commission for Human Rights NCHR Sindh office on 12th October 2017 and had meeting with the Ms. • A Meeting was held on ‘forced conversion of Hindu Anis Haroon to know the reporting mechanism of community’ on 17th August 2017. The community NCHR in Sindh. leaders, Media persons, lawyers and effected family attended the meeting. • Ms. Anis Haroon attended a senate Human Rights Committee meeting on 17th October 2017 at Sindh • A Meeting with Government Officials was held on Secretariat building Karachi. 18th August 2017 to discuss government response on the issue of forced conversion and Human rights • Member NCHR Sindh and Coordinator HRCP Shireen situation in Umerkot district. Khan held a meeting with the DIG South Azad Khan on 19th October 2017 to follow-up on Ms. Fatima • A Meeting with civil society of Umerkot was held case who raped and was murdered after by an employ on 18th August 2017 to discuss the human rights in Defence area, Additional IG assured that accused situation in Umerkot and related issues. are arrested and challan has been issued. • A Press conference was held on Ghuaranu Dem in • Ms. Anis Haroon attended as key note speaker in Press Club Mithi on 19th August 2017 to highlight an event “Improving Criminal Justice System for the issues of Ghuranu Dam and meetings were also vulnerable group” on 19th October 2017, organized held with the affected families. by Legal Rights Forum LRF/GIG. • A Meeting with Government official was held on 19th • On 2nd November 2017, Defence Society Residents August 2017 to discuss the Human rights situation in Association (DSRA) president Mr. Ghafoor Memon the district and Ghuranu Dem issue in detail. held a meeting with Ms. Anis Haroon at NCHR • Ms. Anis Haroon & Mr. Shiren Asad HRCP Ms. regional office Karachi. Issues and challenges that Mehnaz WAF at Ms. Fatima Home and Gizri Police DHA residents are facing, even after paying their Station held Meeting with Deceased Ms. Fatima share of taxes and other charges, were discussed. Family on 12th September 2017 to Support in the case to deceased family against the culprits and follow up court hearing. • Ms. Anis Haroon Participated as Chief Guest in the Seminar on Pro Women Law on 14th September 2017. • Ms. Anis Haroon & IG Police Sindh Mr. A.D Khawaja held meeting on 15th September 2017 to discuss on cases and setup redresser mechanism. • Ms. Anis Haroon held meeting with Christ UNCHR Committee Geneva on 20th September, 2017 to

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• On 8th November 2017, NCHR organized a follow up consultation meeting with experts for understanding Development issues in Thar. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Anis Haroon. • On 09th November 2017 Ms. Anis Haroon Member Sindh NCHR attended meeting of caucus group parliamentarian at Provincial Assembly Building and discussed the women issues and future plan to strengthen the women for upcoming challenges. • On 16th November 2017, Punjab & Sindh youth groups visited NCHR regional office Karachi to know the mandate and functions of NCHR. The group Labor Activists and civil society participated in the lead by Ms. Malika Khan from Aurat Foundation meeting. Ms. Anis Haroon chaired the meeting and were representing three districts of Sindh (Shaheed other speakers shared their views on the prevalence of Benazirabad, Umerkot Naoshoro Feroz) & Mr. Zafar bonded labour in Sindh. Malik from AAGHAZ Foundation were representing • National Commission for Human Rights NCHR three districts of Punjab (Gujrat, Sialkot & Faisalabad). regional office Sindh is conducting a study on “Right Coordinator NCHR briefed the youth visitors about to Health”, in this regard a meeting was held on 11th mandate of NCHR and mechanism of complaints. December 2017 with the health experts of AKU at Process of hearing and other issues covered by the NCHR regional office Karachi. NCHR, as per law were explained in the constitution • NCHR Regional office Sindh on 23rd December 2017 of Pakistan. organized a follow up consultation meeting on “Thar • NCHR Regional office Sindh on 5th December Socio-Economic and Environment Impact”. The 2017 organized a meeting on the issue of Bonded meeting was chaired by Ms. Anis Haroon and was Labour. Officials from NCHR head office, DRI, attended by the experts in the field. REGIONAL OFFICE ISLAMABAD (NCHR) National Coordination Workshop to understand Child Protection Issues and Mechanisms A 2 Day National Coordination Workshop was held on 25 – 26 October 2017, in collaboration with Child Rights Movement and the department of Child Protection & Welfare Bureau. It was conducted to understand child protection issues as well as mechanisms available in different provinces to respond those issues. Documentary Screening on Child Trafficking and Child Labour A documentary “Trafficked” was screened following with the panel discussion on child labour and trafficking on 9th August, 2017. It aimed was to highlight the policy gaps and working of other child rights institutions, Effects of child domestic labour and Analysis of socio-economic factors of child labour.

Consultation on Countering Violent Ex- tremism through promoting respect for Human Rights A Consultation on “Countering Violent Extremism through

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followed by an evocative theatre performance by street children to highlight the issues of child labour.

SEMINAR ON ‘HUMAN RIGHTS SENSITIVE POLICING AND INTRODUCTION TO NCHR WITH ISLAMABAD POLICE’

promoting respect for Human Rights” was organized on 29th August, 2017. Human rights violations and denial of rights contribute to the problems of violent extremism. This Consultation aimed tochalk out future strategies and action points to counter violent extremism in Pakistan vis-à-vis human rights promotion and protection.

Consultation on Child Protection Mechanisms in Pakistan A Seminar on ‘Human Rights Sensitive Policing and Introduction to NCHR with Islamabad Police’ was organized on 28th December 2017 by Islamabad Police and National Commission for Human Rights. It was agreed upon by the Speakers to uphold human rights, being responsibility of every organ of the state. Meeting on Water: As Basic Human Right and Water Crisis in Islamabad

NCHR ICT Office arranged a Consultative Meeting on Child Protection Mechanisms in Pakistan on 21st Sept, 2017. The major objective of this Consultation was to get input/opinion of Government Representatives, Lawyers, Media Representatives and Members of Civil Society on different aspects of Child Protection Mechanisms/Systems in Pakistan with a special focus on Child Protection in ICT. It was arranged because despite of having several laws, policies and institutions for protection of children, child protection on the whole, has To discuss the challenges and way forward a Meeting of all been ineffective and inadequate and the improvement that major stakeholders was organized on ¬¬¬18th July, 2017. was expected in the condition of children in Pakistan has not materialized. Meeting with Islamabad Police

SEMINAR ON CHILD LABOUR AND CHIL- DREN IN MODERN DAY SLAVERY On 23rd November 2017 SPARC in collaboration with National Commission for Human Rights Pakistan (NCHR), American Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS) and Child Rights Coalition (CRC) Asia conducted a Seminar on Child Labour and Children in Modern Day Slavery. The event entailed a panel discussion on key issues associated with child labour and children in modern day slavery in Pakistan,

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A team of NCHR officials led by Member (ICT) Ch. An orientation session of NCHR Act 2012 was organized for Muhammad Shafique, called upon Inspector General (ICT) Transgender community leaders on 6th October 2017. The aim Mr. Muhammad Khalid Khattak on 5th October, 2017 to was to give community leaders an opportunity to learn about discuss the matters pertaining to a mutually beneficial working NCHR mandate in order to protect the rights of Transgender relation between ICT Police and NCHR for fostering the cause persons in Pakistan. Chaudhry Muhammad Shafique – of Human Rights. The major objective of the meeting was to Member NCHR assured the community leaders that NCHR is make policing human rights complaints. committed to upholding their rights and to mainstream them by inclusion in the society. Orientation of NCHR Act 2012 with Transgender Community Leaders Meeting with ICT Labour Department A meeting with Assistant Director labour department Mr. Iqbal Yousaf was held on 18th October, 2017. The issues of child labor, domestic labor and child trafficking were discussed. It was agreed that a series of meetings would be held to address the above mentioned issues in ICT.

REGIONAL OFFICE KPK (NCHR) Staff Capacity Building through Training Work- in a Provincial Consultation on ‘Gaps in existing shops and Conferences response to gender base violence services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan’ organized by Blue veins • A Two-day consultative workshop on “Development (NGO) on 19th December 2017. outreach strategy for Human rights state run • One-day research training session was organized organizations” organized by Regional Directorate by DRI (INGO) at NCHR office Peshawar on 21st Law Department of KPK on 10th & 11th August December 2017. 2017. Seminar • Two-day consultative workshop on “ Development of Human Rights strategy for Human rights state run • One Day Seminar on 16 Days of Activism on Gender organizations” organized by Regional Directorate Based Violence “Leave No one Behind: End Violence Law Department of KPK on 19th & 20th September against Women and Girls” was organized by National 2017. Commission for Human Rights with the Collaboration of Blue Veins (NGO) on 6th December 2017. • One-day Training workshop for the capacity building of Human rights organizations (state run, semi state Visits to Specialized Police Schools/Police run) and NGOs was organized for developing an Stations and jails in KPK online help mechanism for the victims of human The main objective of National Commission for Human Rights rights violations through inter coordinative efforts in KP office is to know the present mechanism aimed at winning KPK on 21st September 2017. public trust to better service delivery and to suggest additional comprehensive measures for the replication of system in • A national conference on promoting child friendly other provinces of the country and follow up the implemented school Environment organized by SPARK (NGO) initiatives as well as their impact at grass-root level under the strategic framework for KP Police. Furthermore to help and in collaboration with Elementary and Secondary enhance the exclusive approaches for Human dignity at police Education KPK at Pearl Continental Peshawar on workplaces. 27th September 2017. Secondly, to incorporate Human Rights standards in a more holistic approach aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the • Dr. Yahya Khan Member KPK NCHR participated police performance at community level under the ‘Strategic

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Framework for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police’. MEETINGS • Visit to Police School of Information Technology • Secretary NCHR with Deputy Commandant PTC Peshawar. Hango at NCHR regional office Peshawar held a • Police School of Tactics Hayat Abad Peshawar. meeting on 7th Sep 2017, on one point agenda for the purpose of Incorporation of Human Rights in the • Police training school of investigation Hayatabad curriculum of Police College Hango. Peshawar. • A meeting with Reclamation and Probation • Police school of Disorder and Riot management Department KP was held on 13 Sep 2017 under Mardan. the chair of Mualim Jan, Director Reclamation and • Police training school of Explosive Handling Probation Department KP in his office on: Nowshera. “Uniform Coordination and reintegration for the • Visit police training school Kohat. strengthening of Probation System in KP.” • Visit to police training college Hango KP. • Meeting of KP member of NCHR, Dr. Yahya Ahmad with Add IGP Mr. Ashraf Noor held a meeting 4th • NCHR KP office Peshawar visited two police stations Oct 2017, at Central Police office Peshawar in order Zaida (Swabi) and Toru District Mardan in the Month to achieve its core functions enshrined NCHR ACT of August 2017. 2012 as well as to build a positive humane image of • Visit to police station Nowshera Cantt on 14th the country. November 2017. • A meeting with Deputy Director Human Rights Law, • NCHR KP office Peshawar team visited Judicial Lock- Parliamentarian and Human Rights KPK was held on up Nowshera on 14th November 2017 to examine the 9th Oct 2017, in his office on: prevailing condition. "Development of Mechanism /strategy for • Visit to sub- jail Swabi on 21st November 2017. enhancement of Human Rights victims”. • Visit to District Jail Taimargara Lower Dir on 04th • A meeting with DPO Nowshera was held on 14th December 2017. November 2017 in police head quarter Nowshera. The main objective of the meeting was to develop • Visit to police Station Balambat Lower Dir on 4th coordination and cooperation with District December 2017. administration of Justice for the promotion and • Visit to police Station Taimargara City Lower Dir on protection of Human Rights. 4th December 2017. • A meeting with Dispute Resolution Counsel (DRC) • Visit to police Station Rahim Abad Miongora Swat on members was held on 14th November 2017 in their 5th December 2017. office. The representatives of DRC explained the • A team of NCHR, Regional Office KP, headed by alternate dispute resolution mechanism as well as the Dr. Yahya Ahmad, Member KP visited Central Jail Vision and Mission of DRC. Haripur on 12th December 2017. • A meeting with DPO Swabi was held on 21st • Visit to Police Station, City Haripur on 13th December November 2017 in police head quarter Swabi. The 2017. agenda of the meeting was to make them familiar with the Establishment of NCHR and its functions, • Visit to police Station City Mardan on 15th December NHCR ACT 2012 and to develop coordination and 2017. cooperation with the organs of Justice System at • Visit to Police Station Dagar,Buner on 26th December District and community level for the promotion and 2017. protection of Human Rights at their work places. • Visit to District prison Dagar, Buner. • A meeting was held on 4th December 2017 with the members of DRC and DPO Taimargara Lower Dir at

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the office of DPO Taimargara. • A meeting was held with DPO Mr. Abur- Rauf on • A meeting was held with the members of DRC at 14th December 2017 in his office at police headquarter police station Mingora on 5th December 2017. Mardan. • A meeting with Probation Officers of Mardan circle • A meeting with Probation Officers of Swat circle was was held on 15th December 2017 at District secretariat held on 05th December 2017 at District Secretariat Mardan. Swat. • A meeting was held with the members of DRC on • A team of NCHR visited Dispute Resolution Counsel 15th December 2017 at Police Station City Mardan. Haripur on 12th December 2017 and conducted a meeting with DRC members at Haripur city at DRC • A meeting was held with members of DRC, Dagar office. Buner on 26th December 2017. REGIONAL OFFICE FATA NCHR SUCCESS STORY necessary medical care. Several social organizations including the Provincial Social Welfare Department were contacted but On 4th October 2017, Member K.P and his team held a meeting no one step forwarded for his rescue. It is also very sad to note with Inspector General of Police (H.Q) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that there is no Old Age Home elsewhere in the Province. in pursuance of a letter issued by Mr. Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz He was brought to the Regional Office, cleaned and dressed. He Chowhan, Chairman National Commission for Human Rights. was later on taken to Lady Reading Hospital and was treated by The agenda of the meeting was to establish a coordination a Doctor in Emergency Ward. He was diagnosed with a stroke mechanism with KP police in order to strengthen the response paralyzed from right side. He was admitted to the Neurology mechanism for human rights violation. Ward and tests conducted.

REPORT Comments and Recommendations Report on ‘FATA Education vs Human Rights’ submitted to Nearly all over the world senior citizens are given special Head office National Commission for Human Rights on 29th benefits not only to help them physically but apart from September 2017. monetary concessions in medical and transport, etc also given considerations to keep and care them in specially established IMPORTANT CASE ‘Old Age Homes’ but unfortunately in Pakistan there are no On 25th August 2017, an unconscious senior citizen was found such facilities for the elder citizens’. under Faqir Abad bridge, Hashtnagri area, Peshawar. The NCHR is requested to take up this issue as a case study Going strictly by the nomenclature of ‘human rights’, that to with the federal and provincial governments to establish ‘Old save and protect life is the basic human right and service to Age Homes’ for the elder/senior citizens of the country. humanity, an ambulance was arranged and he was provided with REGIONAL OFFICE BALOCHISTAN CONSULTATION The consultative program was attended by participants from UN-Women, UNHCR, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Social Welfare Department and reveal other human rights related organization who are willing to work in coordination with National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR). CONSULTATION

On September 13, 2017 National Commission for Human Rights (Balochistan Office) organized a Consultative Meeting with regards to coordination on the subject of Human Rights and the complaint mechanism at NCHR regional office Quetta.

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National Commission for Human Rights regional office Quetta organized a consultative program on ‘Understanding the Agonies of Ethnic Hazaras in Balochistan’ on 18th December 2017 at Quetta Boys Scout Complex. Participants from Hazara Community, Police, Civil Society Members, politicians, journalists and students participated in the consultation. The program was chaired by Honorable Chairman NCHR Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz Chowhan along with Ms. Fazila Aliani (Member NCHR Balochistan). The representatives from Hazara community shared their grievances and problems with Chairman NCHR.

Coordinator NCHR, Baluchistan office. CONSULTATION ON ANTI HONOR KILLING LAW AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION VISIT TO QUETTA JAIL • On 14th November 2017 Member Balochistan Ms. Fazilla Alliani along with her team visited Quetta jail. MEETING WITH MINORITY GROUPS Member Balochistan NCHR Ms. Fazila Aliani visited and met Hindi and Christian community in District Mastung on 16th October 2017. The meeting was organized by Hindu community at their community hall where more than 30 participants from Hindu and Christian community attended the meeting. They requested NCHR to take positive steps and to plan their role in passing the Early Marriage Bill and its implementation. Ms. Aliani also explained NCHR’s complaint mechanism to A consultation on ‘anti honor killing law and its implementation’ was organized by NCHR Balochistan office in collaboration with UN women at Sareena Quetta, Balochistan on 19th December 2017. The program was chaired by Honorable Chairman NCHR Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz Chowhan along with Ms. Fazila Aliani Member NCHR Balochistan. Representative of civil society, members of lawyer community, police officers and members of media attended the event. VISIT TO MACH JAIL On August 19, 2017 a visit to Mach jail was conducted by National Commission for Human Rights and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan to know the condition and situation of prisoner’s (man, women, children). A delegation of four people including two lawyers visited Central Jail Mach, them and how they can file their case at NCHR regional office District Kachhi. Jail Superintendent Mr. Naveed Ilyas along Quetta. Later, Ms. Aliani visited the Hindu temple near their with Deputy Jail Superintendent Gul Mohammad Yousafzai community hall. welcomed the delegation at Central Jail, Mach. MEETING WITH ADDITIONAL INSPECTOR VISIT TO QUETTA GENERAL OF POLICE COUNTER TERROR- From September 6th to 8th, 2017 senior members of NCHR ISM, BALUCHISTAN visited Quetta to hold a series of meetings with government NCHR regional office held a meeting with Inspector General of officials, Baluchistan Bar Association and other related Police, Baluchistan on 18th October 2017. Ms. Fazila Aliani stakeholders. The purpose of the visit was to gather facts about discussed the issues of honor killing in detail. She asked the the suicide attack at Civil Hospital Quetta on August 8th, 2016. police to establish a coordination mechanism in collaboration The incident claimed lives of over 70 lawyers, many of whom with the NCHR for the reporting of honor killing cases in were senior lawyers. Members of the NCHR team included Baluchistan. Ms. Aliani also requested the police high officials Chairman NCHR Honorable Justice (Retd) Ali Nawaz to play their role in the implementation of Anti-Honor killing Chowhan, Ms. Fazila Aliani Member Baluchistan NCHR and

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Dr. Ismail Mirwani, Coordinator Hepatitis Free Baluchistan visited NCHR office on 19th October 2017. Dr Mirwani, informed NCHR that hepatitis is most common in the population of Jafarabad district. The rising number of cases has set alarms among the authorities and the public alike. According to Dr Mirwani, a special programme will be started soon under which people affected by the disease will be screened and vaccinated against hepatitis free-of-charge. Over a million people will be tested at the district headquarters hospitals, he added. A VISIT TO DARUL AMAAN

bill in Baluchistan. MEETING WITH MEMBERS OF HRCP On 18th October 2017, Ms. Aliani met a delegation of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) and discussed the human rights situation of different districts in Baluchistan. During the discussion senior HRCP members shared their views and appreciated this initiative to work together for the promotion and protection of human rights in Baluchistan. NCHR Baluchistan will soon conduct a provincial consultation program on honour killing in which high police officials, member parliament, UN-Women, Women Development Department, Social Welfare Department Balochistan and other related stakeholders will be On 20th October 2017, Ms. Aliani visited Darul Amaan and invited to consult and share their views on Anti-Honour killing met with Mr. Shair Ahmed, Assistant Director Human Rights Bill and its implementation in Baluchistan. section at Social Welfare Department Balochistan. Mr. Shair Ahmed briefed Ms. Aliani about the human rights mandate which was given to Social Welfare Department on January 11, 2017. Since then Social Welfare department is looking after human rights issues as their mandate. Social Welfare department mostly focuses on Women Rights, Person with Disabilities, Old Age (Senior Citizens) and Community Development. Ms. Asia Khan, In-charge of Darul Aman, explained the procedure of giving shelter to women who are in extreme threat from their family members or community. Mostly cases are of honor killing and domestic violence which are referred to them by Session/High Court by the Magistrate. MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN STANDING COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS BALUCH- MEETING WITH OFFICIALS OF HEALTH DE- ISTAN PARTMENT BALUCHISTAN Mr. William Jan Barkat, Chairman Standing Committee on Human Rights Baluchistan along with Ms. Kishwar Jhattak,

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Member Standing Committee on Human Rights Baluchistan MEETING WITH SENATE FUNCTIONAL COM- visited NCHR office on 20th October 2017. During their visit MITTEE OF HUMAN RIGHTS BALOCHISTAN they briefed Ms. Aliani on the legislative work in regard to human rights. Mr. William Barkat expresses his interest in Member Balochistan NCHR Ms. Fazilla Alliani with team coordination with NCHR on Anti-Honor Killing Bill and other visited Quetta on 14th November 2017 and attended a meeting human rights related bills and issues. He also affirmed that they of senate functional committee on Human Rights Balochistan. will invite representatives of NCHR in Standing Committee on Issues relating to misssing person along with retrieved persons, Human Rights meetings in future. incident of Turbat ( Balochistan), Hazara sectarian violence and current law and order situation in Balochistan were disscussed. REGIONAL OFFICE MINORITIES MINORITIES DAY CELEBRATION jail, place of detention or any other institution or place under the control of Government or its agencies to assess Human NCHR Minority office arranged a programme “Minorities Day Rights situation in those places. Celebration” on 11th August 2017 to observe Minorities Day at Cathedral Church Caritas Lahore. A large number of people Jail superintendent Farooq Lodhi appreciated the steps of including Muslims, Christian, Hindus, etc. participated. NCHR for the promotion and protection of Human Rights and VISITS/MEETINGS gave briefing about the District jail Kasur. MEETING WITH DISTRICT AND SESSION JUDGE LAHORE On 15th September 2017, Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Ishaq Masih Naz held a meeting with District and session Judge Lahore Mr. Abid Quarshi regarding minorities issues and blasphemy law. Mr. Abid Quarshi appreciated the efforts of NCHR for the promotion and protection of human rights. VISIT TO CENTRAL JAIL FAISALABAD

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Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Isahq Masih Naz along with coordinator visited Central Jail Faisalabad on 24th August 2017. Jail superintendent Gulzar Ahmad Butt appreciates the steps of Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Ishaq Masih Naz along NCHR for the promotion and protection of Human Rights and with coordinator visited District Jail Kasur on 23-08-2017. gave briefing about the Central jail Faisalabad. Superintendent Jail Farooq Lodhi along with his staff VISIT TO DISTRICT JAIL OKARA welcomed, the Member Minorities briefed about the NCHR, its mechanism, function and its role for the promotion and Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Isahq Masih Naz along with protection of human rights. coordinator visited District Jail Okara on 29th August 2017. Member Minorities introduce about the NCHR, its mechanism, Member Minorities further added that In order to achieve its function and role for the promotion and protection of human founding objectives, the commission, or any person authorized rights. Jail superintendent Engineer Noor Hassan Baghella by it may, under section 9 (c), has been mandated to “visit any appreciates the steps of NCHR and gave briefing about the

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District jail Okara. VISIT DISTRICT VEHARI, BOREWALA TO 700 families are living in Hari Camp for many years and all community people are living in miserable conditions. CONDUCT FACT FINDING INQUIRY ON THE Father Shamoon Anthony and Father Rehmit requested t the TRAGIC INCIDENT OF SHAROON MASIH commission to take action so that the communities provided MURDER IN MC HIGH SCHOOL BOREWALA with basic human rights. VISIT TO LIAQAT UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES (LUM- HS)

On the directions of Honorable Chairman NCHR to Member Minorities to conduct fact finding inquiry on the tragic incident of Sharoon Masih Murder in MC High School Borewala A meeting was held with Mushtaque Ahmad Bhatti Station District Vehari. On 5th October 2017 a visit was held to see the Manager Community Health FM Radio Liaquat University of family of victim for condolence and gather the facts of incident, Medical & Health sciences Jamshoro Sindh. during this visit a meeting was held with SDPO Borewala, Mushtaque Ahmad Bhatti appreciated the commission’s role Investigation Officer, School Head Master, Teachers and the and its steps for the promotion and protection of human rights victim family. and briefed about the FM Radio and the role of media in VISIT TO TAHARPARKAR promoting awareness of human rights in the country. Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Isahq Masih Naz undertook a VISIT TO THE OFFICE OF ADDITIONAL visit to Tharparkar from October 10th-12th October, 2017. CHIEF SECRETARY PUNJAB The objectives of the Tharparkar visit was to assess the ground realities of minorities and see the mechanism of resolving the issues of minorities. VISIT TO HARI CAMP CHRISTIAN COLONY HYDERABAD Member minorities visited Hari Camp Hyderabad and held a meeting with Father Shamoon Anthony Incharge Hyderabad Division Orthodox Church and Father Rahmit Masih at Hari Camp Hyderabad. Father Shamoon Anthony gave briefing about the Hari Camp (Christian colony). He told that approximately

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On 14th September 2017 Member Minorities NCHR Ishaq On 10th November 2017, Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Masih Naz visited the office of the Additional Chief Secretary Isahq Masih Naz along with Coordinator held a meeting Punjab and held a meeting with Additional chief secretary with Christian Community at Youhanabad Catholic Church Punjab Khawaja Shamile regarding minorities issues at his regarding the issues of Christian community. Bishop Rodrik office. John from Quetta, Father Renard Remindran Lawarance from SriLanka, Bishop of Lahore, Sister Marry Rose and other VISIT TO MASS COMMUNICATION Christian Community leaders attended the meeting. DEPARTMENT (UNIVERSITY OF VISIT TO CENTRAL JAIL HARIPUR SINDH) On 30th November 2017, Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Ishaq Member minorities NCHR held a meeting with Prof. Dr. Badar Masih Naz along with his team visited Central Jail Haripur Soomro Chairman Department of Media and Communication Studies, University of Sindh Jamshoro. He appreciated the VISIT TO SOCIAL WELFARE INSTITUTE commission and its mandate. He told that keeping the latest On 04th December 2017, Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Ishaq requirement, the board has decided to integrate five new Masih Naz along with his team visited the Social Welfare courses i.e. Peace Journalism, Media and Human Rights, Complex Lahore and held a meeting with Principal Social Media Psychology, Social Media and Creative Writing. Welfare Complex. VISIT TO GURDWARA NANKANA SAHIB ON VISIT TO CENTRAL PRISON D.I KHAN THE BIRTH DAY CELEBRATION OF BABA On 08th December 2017, Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Ishaq GURU NANAK DEV G Masih Naz along with his team visited Central Jail D.I.Khan. On 3rd November 2017, Member Minorities NCHR Mr. Isahq COACHING SESSION BY DRI AT REGIONAL Masih Naz along with Coordinator visited the Nankana Sahib OFFICE NCHR LAHORE Gurdwara and met with Sikh Community and congratulated them on the Birthday celebration of Baba Garu Nanak. On 28th December 2017 Mr. Aamir Sattar Coordinator Mehinder Paul Singh and Sardar Ravil Singh warmly welcomed Minorities and Ms. Tahreem Fatima Assistant Director the member minorities. Minorities Office attended the capacity building training by DRI at Regional Office NCHR Lahore. AWARENESS AND CONSULTATIVE PROGRAM WITH CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY YOHANABAD LAHORE

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Contact References

Honourable Chairman 5th Floor Evacuee Justicechowhan@ 051- Head Office Justice (Retd.) Ali Trust Complex F-5/1, nchr.gov.pk 9217340 Nawaz Chohan Islamabad 051- shafique@nchr. 5th Floor Evacuee Mr. Ch. Muhammad 9216832 gov.pk ICT Trust Complex F-5/1, Shafique(Member ICT) Islamabad Fax: 051- 9217007 fazilaaliani@ Ms Fazila Aliani 404/174-B, Lane 8, 081- Balochistan nchr.gov.pk (Member Balochistan) Jinnah Town, Quetta 9204401

042- kishwarawan@ 99332116 nchr.gov.pk Ms. Kishwar Shaheen 23-D-1, FCC, Syed 042- Punjab Awan Maratib Ali Road, 99332117 Gulberg - IV, Lahore (Member Punjab) 042- 99332118 021- anisharoon@nchr. Ground Floor, State Life 99201638 gov.pk Ms. Anis Haroon Building No. 3, Dr Zia- 021- Sindh (Member Sindh) Ud-Din Ahmed Road, 99201639 Karachi 021- 99201640 Al-Qadar Center 3rd ishaqmasih@nchr. gov.pk Mr. Ishaq Masih Naz Floor Chamber No. 0300- Minorities (Member Minorities) 11, 1 Mazang Road, 9457932 Lahore.

1st Floor Benevolent dryahya@nchr. Khyber Pa- 091- Dr Yahya Ahmed Fund Building, Saddar gov.pk khtunkhwa (Member KPK) 9211472 Road, Peshawar drbegumjan@ 1st Floor Benevolent nchr.gov.pk Dr. Begum Jan 091- FATA Fund Building, Saddar (Member FATA) 9211472 Road, Peshawar

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