State of Human Rights in 1999,

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, 1999

Chapters: 1. Rule of Law, 2. Enforcement of Law, 3. Fundamental Freedoms, 4. Democratic Development, 5. Rights of the Disadvantaged, 6. Social and Economic Rights.

This report is a sequel of the annual publications of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan. It is a summary of the state of human rights in the country and provides a historical analysis leading to the present situation. It also highlights the shortcomings of the state in providing security to the citizens of the country. It looks in depth at the laws and law making procedures in the country, along with the administration of justice. It analyses the concepts of freedom of movement, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of association. It also looks at the rights of women, children, labour and refugees to education, health, housing, and environment. The report takes case studies and specifically highlights the changes that have taken place in the country during the year of analysis. It points out the positive actions that could have been taken to improve the conditions and also comes up with concrete recommendations for the state as well as the civil society to help the disadvantaged groups within the country.

Key words: Human rights, Social rights, Economic rights, Law and order, Islamisation, Judiciary, Crimes, Prisons, Freedom of movement, Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion, Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Association, Democratic Development, Women, Children, and Refugees.