21. Enhance the Capacity & Independence of NCHR as a watchdog of the Government NCHR is the apex rights protection watchdog which, unlike other commissions and entities, is the custodian of all human rights and not a particular sub-set thereof. As the key division responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights, the performance of the Ministry of Humans Rights - as per its Rules of Business - comes under the watch of the Commission. It is not the job of the Commission however, to become the Government, but simply to oversee and guide the Government on issues pertaining to human rights laws and most importantly, the administrative measures necessary for the implementation of such laws. Despite its extensive mandate, the Commission is severely hampered in capacity and independence. • • • To date NCHR has no officer/official above BPS 11. Work is carried out personally by its chairperson and five members- with little or no support officers. Rules sent to MoHR for approval are pending in MoHR Budget is hugely inadequate, especially since NCHR has regional offices all over Pakistan. 30