A/HRC/22/12 system, the empowerment of institutions for a better protection of human rights. It made a recommendation. 44. Zimbabwe noted the ratification of the majority of the core international instruments. It highlighted the establishment of a number of institutional and legislative measures such as the Ministry of Human Rights and the National Human Rights Commission. It made recommendations. 45. Algeria noted Pakistan’s commitment to the adoption of important laws for the protection of women. It considered that development, security and human rights were interlinked. It appreciated measures to fight terrorists and extremists, and noted the constraints as a developing country. Algeria made recommendations. 46. Argentina commended Pakistan for the creation of a National Human Rights Commission and for having ratified a number of international human rights instruments. Argentina made recommendations. 47. Australia commended the implementation of legislation such as the Acid Control Bill and the Anti-Women’s Practices Bill. It expressed concern about the human rights defenders who became target of life-threatening violence. It made recommendations. 48. Austria requested information on the implementation of the laws against acid attacks on women and sexual harassment. It also enquired about measures taken to prevent other extremists’ violence against women and girls as well as to curb extremists’ violence against minorities. It made recommendations. 49. Azerbaijan noted Pakistan’s accession to core human rights instruments. Azerbaijan expressed appreciation for the establishment of an independent National Commission for Human Rights in accordance with the Paris Principles. It made recommendations. 50. Bahrain appreciated the positive steps taken in the implementation of recommendations, and paid tribute to the adoption of laws to protect women rights. It noted the establishment of federal investigation agencies to combat trafficking and to protect victims, while Bahrain was seeking more information in this area. Bahrain made a recommendation. 51. Bangladesh called on the international community to extend its assistance and cooperation. It noted the ratification of almost all the major human rights treaties by Pakistan and invitations to a large number of special procedures to visit the country. 52. Belarus highlighted the Government’s efforts to improve national legislation and to strengthen policies and institutions. It regretted the persistent practice of bounded labour and corporal punishment of children. Belarus made recommendations. 53. Belgium recognized positive efforts such as the de facto moratorium on the death penalty but expressed concern over forced disappearances and extrajudicial executions. It asked about concrete measures to address violence against women. It made recommendations. 54. Bhutan noted with appreciation the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission, the ratification of a number of international human rights treaties, and the legislative framework to protect the most vulnerable groups. It made recommendations. 55. The Plurinational State of Bolivia commended Pakistan for the ratification of core international human rights instruments. It appreciated progress made in enacting a number of laws to eradicate the conditions that impede the enjoyment of the human rights of women. Bolivia made a recommendation. 8