A/HRC/22/12 78. Germany was concerned about the remaining challenges in improving Pakistan’s human rights situation, including protecting religious minorities and other excluded groups. It thanked Pakistan for clarifying how the Blasphemy Law was implemented. Germany made recommendations. 79. Holy See welcomed steps taken to promote and protect human rights. It remained concerned about the cases of Asia Bibi and Rimsha Masih, accused under the Blasphemy Law, but noted the President’s intervention in clarifying the facts. It made recommendations. 80. Hungary welcomed the Government’s strong stand against the brutal attack on Malala Yousafzai. It asked how the Government would ensure the right to freedom of expression, given its positions on national security, religious morality and blasphemy. Hungary made recommendations. 81. Indonesia welcomed the ratification of key international human rights instruments since 2008. It expressed appreciation for measures adopted in social security and poverty alleviation. Indonesia made recommendations. 82. The Islamic Republic of Iran praised Pakistan’s efforts to enhance the socioeconomic situation of its citizens and increase respect for human rights. It praised the progress made in improving the living conditions of the people. It made recommendations. 83. Iraq welcomed the release of political prisoners, the protection of freedoms and lifting control over media and the measures targeting lawyers and rights defenders. It commended the constitutional amendment, and appreciated the adoption of legislation to protect human rights. Iraq made recommendations. 84. Ireland commended Pakistan on the creation of a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles. It was concerned at reports of discriminatory teaching practices and the country-wide prevalence of bonded labour. Ireland made recommendations. 85. Italy welcomed the authorities’ condemnation of the attack on Malala Yousafzai, the ratification of important human rights treaties and the moratorium on executions. It urged Pakistan to remain committed to internal and international dialogue on human rights. Italy made recommendations. 86. Japan was concerned at reports of forced marriages, domestic violence, acid attacks on women, “honour killings” and low literacy rates among women and girls. It commended the appointment of women to high-level government posts. Japan made recommendations. 87. Jordan noted sincere and on-going efforts to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to strengthen the institutional framework for the protection of human rights, such as establishment of the Ministry for Human Rights and the Election Commission. Jordan made recommendations. 88. Kazakhstan supported Pakistan’s efforts to counter terrorism and safeguard security. It highlighted Pakistan’s role as coordinator of the OIC Group in Geneva and its active participation in the United Nations human rights mechanisms as one of the Muslim Ummah countries. 89. Kuwait noted the development on human rights in the last four years and the measures and the political will to cooperate with Human Rights Council, despite challenges. Kuwait made recommendations. 90. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the establishment of a human rights institution and efforts to increase female numbers in public and political life. It encouraged implementation of a 11