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ISLAMABAD:
The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights highlighted progress made in parliamentary oversight, legislative reforms and protection of vulnerable communities in the 2025-26 parliamentary year.
The annual report presented to the Senate indicated that the committee remained actively engaged in safeguarding constitutional rights through legislative review, policy review and accountability measures aimed at strengthening institutional responsiveness across the country.
From February 11, 2025 to February 16, 2026, the committee held 11 meetings, considered eight items referred by the Senate, and presented six reports to the House.
Committee Chairman Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri said the committee remained committed to protecting the rights of women, children, minorities, workers, prisoners and other vulnerable segments of society.
She stressed that the committee was working to strengthen accountability, improve the implementation of laws and strengthen coordination among institutions dealing with human rights issues.
The committee noted significant human rights concerns, including child protection, gender-based violence, workplace harassment, custody abuse and public safety issues.
He also requested detailed reports from provincial and federal authorities to ensure rapid action and transparency.
One of the main objectives of the committee remains the protection of children.
The committee examined cases related to child abduction, trafficking, abuse and violence, while also examining the performance of relevant institutions to improve prevention and investigation mechanisms. The committee also made progress on key legislative initiatives, including deliberations on the National Commission on Child Rights (Amendment) Bill 2023.
