Sindh Government Appoints Social Worker Sardar Ram Singh as Focal Person for Human Rights Department

Karachi, October 23, 2026 (Balwinder Balam):- The Government of Sindh province in Pakistan has nominated prominent social activist Sardar Ram Singh as the Focal Person (Nodal Officer) for the Human Rights Department. An order in this regard was issued by Khalid Chachar, Secretary of the Sindh Government’s Human Rights Department.

According to the order, Sardar Ram Singh will work with the department to protect the rights of minority communities and promote awareness about human rights and social equality. He will also help ensure the successful implementation of various awareness programmes run by the department.

Sardar Ram Singh’s key responsibilities will include engaging with government officials, social organisations, representatives of minority communities and other stakeholders. The main objective is to ensure that government programmes related to human rights reach the general public effectively.

In addition, he will help promote capacity building, training and improved working practices in the field of human rights.

The government orders express the expectation that he will discharge his responsibilities with dedication, integrity and professionalism.

The Sindh Government’s decision can be considered an important step towards increasing the participation of minority communities in government institutions. Sardar Ram Singh’s nomination is expected to help bring the concerns of Sikhs and other minority communities, along with human rights issues, to the attention of the relevant authorities.

The appointment has come into effect immediately under Government Notification No. O.S0(G)#RD/589/2026, dated October 23, 2026, and will remain in force until further orders.

Relevant senior officials, including all Deputy Commissioners of Sindh and the Director and Deputy Directors of the Human Rights Directorate, have been informed for further necessary action.

Sardar Ram Singh’s new responsibility could provide a fresh opportunity to advance the protection of human rights, religious tolerance, mutual harmony and the welfare of minority communities.