Harmonizing Humanity: Unveiling the Nexus of International and Constitutional Dynamics in Pakistan’s Potential Adoption of the Refugees Convention

Abstract

United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees adopted in 1951 is deemed as a cornerstone of international human rights law. The significant objective of the Convention certifies the protection of refugees’ rights and inherent dignity. The constitution of Pakistan provides fundamental rights to the vulnerable refugee community. Therefore, Foreigners Act, 1946 works as a legal mechanism for regulating the rights of refugees, but it is inadequate to fulfill the objectives of the Refugee Convention till now. Pakistan is not a signatory to the Convention; therefore, it is imperative to ratify the 1951 Refugee Convention to ensure the protection of refugees’ rights. This study examine the intersection between Refugee Convention and the fundamental rights provided in Pakistan’s constitution, by employing exploratory and descriptive methodology, highlights the concerns regarding the absence of the Convention in Pakistan’s legal framework and advocates for the ratification of so to address legal gaps.