Islamabad, October 13,2026: Chairman of SHARP-Pakistan Syed Liaqat Banori and Chief Executive Officer Mudassar Javed met Portuguese Ambassador Paulo Miguel Guedes Domingues at the Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad to discuss strengthening cooperation in human rights and humanitarian protection.
During the meeting, the Portuguese ambassador appreciated SHARP’s efforts to provide legal assistance, protection and psychosocial support to vulnerable communities, women and children across Pakistan.
The two sides also discussed the Pakistani diaspora in Portugal and its role in strengthening bilateral relations. The ambassador acknowledged the positive contributions of the Pakistani community to Portugal’s economy and appreciated the efforts of the Embassy of Pakistan in Lisbon to promote closer ties between the two countries.
The SHARP leadership briefed the ambassador on plans to expand the organization’s engagement in Portugal, drawing on its 27 years of experience in protecting and promoting human rights.
SHARP’s work includes providing assistance to prisoners, refugees, asylum seekers, displaced persons, women, children and other vulnerable groups.
The organization expressed gratitude to the ambassador for his hospitality and encouragement, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Portugal in human rights, humanitarian assistance and the protection of vulnerable communities.
