'Culture of impunity' in Pakistan: US
A US report said yesterday that Pakistan had a "culture of impunity" on human rights abuses and stated that security forces were operating outside the control of the civilian government.
An annual State Department survey on human rights reported widespread concerns in Pakistan -- a key US war partner -- including violence against women, child labor, corruption and discrimination against religious minorities.
The report said Pakistan had not held responsible for many incidents of human rights violation.
"A failure to credibly investigate allegations, impose disciplinary or accountability measures and consistently prosecute those responsible for abuses contributed to a culture of impunity," the report said.
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