A/HRC/22/12 administrative measures to protect women. It noted encouraging endeavours to address socio-economic challenges. Nepal made recommendations. 103. The Netherlands noted Pakistan’s positive attitude towards United Nations mechanisms, as displayed in the visit of the Working Group on Disappearances. It expressed concern about gender-based discrimination, for example the disparity between men and women in literacy rates. It made recommendations. 104. Nicaragua noted the institutional transformations, including the Human Rights Ministry. It welcomed the progress made, encouraging Pakistan to continue on the path of democracy and rule of law. Nicaragua made recommendations. 105. Norway welcomed efforts to enshrine fundamental human rights in domestic legislation, but was concerned about laws limiting religious freedom for minorities and about attacks on religious minorities. It was also concerned about attacks on journalists by security forces. Norway made recommendations. 106. Oman commended efforts in preparing the report and the consultation that presented the spirit of cooperation with the human rights mechanisms. It valued the ratification of the ICCPR, CAT, CRPD, and its Optional Protocol to the CRC. Oman made recommendations. 107. Palestine commended efforts to implement the UPR recommendations and the ratification of the CAT, CRPD and OP-CRC-SC, in addition to enacting legislation to strengthen the role of women in society and the steps taken to empower the National Commission on women and children. Palestine made recommendations. 108. The Philippines welcomed the establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and the National Commission for Human Rights in accordance with the Paris Principles. It called for international support for Pakistan in shouldering the burden of foreign refugees. It made recommendations. 109. Qatar highlighted efforts made to strengthen human rights and fundamental freedoms despite challenges. It appreciated the progress made, especially the establishment of NHRC. It also valued the ratification of the CRPD and the OP-CRC-SC. Qatar made recommendations. 110. The Republic of Korea welcomed efforts to implement the recommendations made during the first UPR cycle and endeavours to ratify the ICCPR, CAT, CRPD and the OPCRC-SC. It made recommendations. 111. The Russian Federation welcomed the ratification of international human rights instruments, stating that the task ahead would be to bring domestic legislation into line with its international obligations. It called upon Pakistan to continue efforts to combat terrorism and religious extremism. It made a recommendation. 112. Senegal commended the progress made in improving access to water and sanitation, and the establishment of institutions and mechanisms to protect civil liberties and children’s rights, including setting up a child-protection data collection system. Senegal made recommendations. 113. Singapore noted the challenges faced from terrorism, including how to de-radicalize young people and protect them from the influence of extremist elements. It noted educational and reintegration programmes introduced for children recovered from militants or extremists. Singapore made recommendations. 114. Slovakia noted the adoption of the National Commission for Human Rights Bill and new legislation to protect women and girls from violence. It commended Pakistan on the steps taken to restore the independence of the judiciary. Slovakia made recommendations. 13