HUMAN RIGHTS GOVERNANCE IN PAKISTAN: LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Human rights governance in Pakistan is a complex interplay of legal frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and socio-political dynamics. Several UN Committees have pointed out that despite constitutional guarantees, there are still gaps in the enforcement of human rights and the conformity of national laws with international treaties. This article will analyzes Pakistan’s Human Rights Governance from legal and institutional perspectives. It discusses strengthens and challenges of several laws and institutions. At the end, it offers recommendations to strengthen Pakistan’s human rights governance to fulfill its constitutional and international obligations.

Keywords: Human rights, governance, legal perspective, institutional perspective, constitution, judiciary, legislature, executive.