Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, headed Pakistan’s delegation at the 84th Session of the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT), accompanied by Mr Abdul Khalique Shaikh, Secretary, Ministry of Human Rights;

Barrister Aqeel Malik, Minister of State for Law and Justice, headed Pakistan’s delegation at the 84th Session of the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT), accompanied by Mr Abdul Khalique Shaikh, Secretary, Ministry of Human Rights; Mr Muhammad Arshad, Director General, Ministry of Human Rights; Ms Rabbea Hadi, Director General CPI; Mr Mian Farooq Nazeer, IG Prisons Punjab; and Dr Muhammad Arif, Director, Ministry of Human Rights.
Engaging in a constructive dialogue, Pakistan presented its progress and reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eliminating torture in all its forms. The delegation emphasized legal reforms, institutional accountability, and the protection of human dignity, while underscoring Pakistan’s resolve to uphold its international human rights obligations and continue constructive engagement with global partners