Mansoor's report examines how the international law of occupation developed from the nineteenth century to the present. It traces the emergence of the principle that an occupying power does not acquire sovereignty over occupied territory and must generally preserve existing laws and institutions. The report highlights the Hague Regulations of 1899 and 1907 and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 as major stages in the development of the legal framework.
Mansoor's report examines how the international law of occupation developed from the nineteenth century to the present. It traces the emergence of the principle that an occupying power does not acquire sovereignty over occupied territory and must generally preserve existing laws and institutions. The report highlights the Hague Regulations of 1899 and 1907 and the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 as major stages in the development of the legal framework.
This report examines the humanitarian crisis caused by the displacement of residents from Tirah Valley, District Khyber, amid worsening insecurity and militant activity. HRCP documents the hardships faced by displaced families, including deaths, inadequate shelter and healthcare, disrupted education and livelihoods, and problems with registration and compensation. It calls for safe and dignified return, accountability for human rights violations, improved humanitarian assistance, and long-term rehabilitation and peacebuilding.
The report examines the state of freedom of religion or belief in Pakistan during July 2022–June 2023. It documents blasphemy-related cases, forced conversions, attacks on religious minorities and places of worship, mob violence, hate speech, and discrimination against Ahmadis and other minority groups. The report argues that religious intolerance and the misuse of religion-related laws have contributed to violence and restrictions on religious freedom. It calls for stronger protection of religious minorities, accountability for perpetrators, and reforms to laws and policies that enable discrimination and persecution.
The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) report, Situation Analysis of Child Labor in Punjab, examines the scale, causes, and forms of child labour in Punjab, as well as the legal and policy framework intended to protect children. It identifies poverty, lack of access to education, social and economic pressures, and weak enforcement of labour laws as major factors pushing children into work. The report highlights the vulnerability of children working in sectors such as brick kilns, agriculture, domestic work, and manufacturing, where they may face hazardous conditions, exploitation, abuse, and exclusion from education. It calls for stronger enforcement of child-labour laws, better coordination among government institutions and other stakeholders, improved protection mechanisms, and policies that address the underlying socio-economic causes of child labour.
The NCHR report Caged in Care reveals serious human rights abuses in Pakistan's rehabilitation centres, including forced admissions, unlawful detention, excessive sedation, poor living conditions, and lack of medical oversight. Women and girls were found to be particularly vulnerable, often being confined due to family disputes or social control rather than genuine mental health needs. The investigation concludes that weak regulation and inadequate mental health laws allow many centres to operate without accountability. NCHR calls for stronger oversight, legal reforms, patient rights protections, and a rights-based approach to mental health care.