Human Rights Violations on the Rise in Pakistan

Pakistan, April 25: Pakistan's security situation remains grim following attacks on minorities and escalating human rights abuses. Volatility continues because of poor governance leading to rise in frustration among the poor and destitute. In its annual report, Pakistan's Human Rights Commission revealed that 12,580 people were murdered and 581 kidnappings for ransom and 16,977 cases of abduction were reported in 2010. The report – 'State of Human Rights in 2010' - says violence, political and otherwise, led to the death of over 750 people in target killings in the port city of Karachi alone.