Download IPFS Bano Satakzai’s tragic death in the village of Dagari is a stark reminder of the brutal reality of honour killings in Pakistan. Forced into a death sentence by a local jirga (a traditional tribal council), Bano’s choice to be with Ehsan Samalani, a decision rejected by her family,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Dozens of Baloch families in Islamabad have entered their 11th day of protest, condemning the ongoing repression by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan. The sit-in demands the release of detained Baloch leaders and an end to enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings that have become commonplace in the restive[Read More…]

Download IPFS When a society faces an incident that tests its legal and moral foundations, it often triggers reflection, reform, and change. Unfortunately, Pakistan’s response to such crises tends to fall short of this ideal. Recent events in Balochistan, where a couple was brutally murdered in the name of “honor”,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Aleema Khanum, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI, or Pakistan Movement for Justice) founder Imran Khan, stated on Saturday that Pakistanis must prepare to take to the streets by August 5 to begin a public movement. Her remarks, made outside Adiala Jail, called attention to what she described as[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a disturbing case underscoring deep-rooted gender bias, a couple in Punjab, Pakistan, was arrested for allegedly aborting their six-month unborn daughter and abandoning her remains near a roadside gutter. Authorities have launched a full investigation, calling it a tragic outcome of societal discrimination against female children. Police[Read More…]

Download IPFS This article outlines the fatal assault of 19‑year‑old Shanti in Lyari, the public reaction by actor Ayesha Omar, and Pakistan’s legal stance on marital violence, which recently saw its first conviction under amended criminal law. It underscores urgent reforms needed to uphold women’s rights in a society weakened by[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently imprisoned in Adiala Jail, has announced a coordinated protest plan to demand his release and challenge the government’s legitimacy. This article examines PTI’s strategy, the government’s crackdown, and the escalating tensions fueling public unrest in Pakistan. On[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 25, 2025, an alleged honour killing case emerged in Rawalpindi’s Pirwadhai area, where a man named Zia is accused of murdering his wife, SG, with assistance from relatives. This tragic incident violates her fundamental right to life and underscores the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence in[Read More…]

Download IPFS In Punjab, Pakistan, increasing numbers of minors exposed to drug addiction are being driven to commit crimes such as robbery, raising serious concerns about violations of their fundamental human rights. Current drug policies and limited access to rehabilitation services contribute to a cycle of addiction and criminality, depriving[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 25, 2025, reports highlighted significant challenges in Punjab’s public hospitals, particularly concerning neonatal care. Many neonatal nurseries are reportedly non-functional, leading to high infant mortality rates. Issues such as broken ventilators, oxygen shortages, and a lack of specialist staff have severely impacted the quality of care[Read More…]