Listen to article The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Pakistan held its annual Human Rights Tulip Award ceremony on Tuesday, recognising individuals and organizations for their exceptional efforts in advancing human rights in the country. This year, the prestigious Human Rights Tulip Award was presented to journalist Asad Ali Toor for his outstanding contributions to press freedom, digital rights, and democratic rights in Pakistan. During the ceremony, Ambassador Henny de Vries lauded Pakistan’s human rights defenders, acknowledging the significant challenges they face. She emphasised the importance of those working to protect fundamental rights, including religious freedom and freedom of