Download IPFS Pakistan has pushed back against U.S. claims linking a militant group to a deadly April attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, calling the investigation “inconclusive” and accusing India of politicising counterterrorism for global image management. The development follows the U.S. State Department’s recent decision to designate The Resistance[Read More…]

Download IPFS A recent national roundtable in Islamabad has reignited concerns over the shrinking space for free expression in Pakistan, particularly in the digital realm. Organised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in partnership with the European Union, the event brought together journalists, civil society members, and legal[Read More…]

Download IPFS Families of forcibly disappeared individuals and detained activists from Balochistan have launched a sit-in protest outside the National Press Club in Islamabad, calling for an end to enforced disappearances and the immediate release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders. The protest, gaining momentum since its start earlier this[Read More…]

Download IPFS The recent raid on the home of Baloch woman leader Dr. Sabiha Baloch has drawn sharp condemnation from human rights advocates, who accuse Pakistani authorities of employing collective punishment tactics to stifle legitimate political dissent. Dr. Baloch, a senior figure in the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and former[Read More…]

Download IPFS A tragic incident in Kharan district, Balochistan, has reignited concerns over ongoing human rights abuses in the troubled region. A young man, identified as Mujahid, son of Khair Jan, was fatally shot in a busy marketplace on Friday, allegedly by members of a death squad reportedly supported by[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a disturbing incident, Haripur police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) arrested a madressah teacher on July 17, 2025, for allegedly sexually abusing a visually impaired five-year-old student. The swift action by law enforcement highlights a commitment to justice amid growing concerns over child safety in educational institutions. This[Read More…]

Download IPFS A senior professor at the University of Karachi (KU) was allegedly assaulted by a Rangers guard on July 15, 2025, in the university’s Staff Town over a dispute about burning garbage. The incident has sparked outrage among faculty, prompting demands for accountability and highlighting tensions between academic communities[Read More…]

Download IPFS Punjab has enacted Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and declared a state of emergency in several districts as torrential monsoon rains claimed over 60 lives in the past 24 hours, triggering widespread flooding. Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz’s administration has mobilized resources to protect[Read More…]

Download IPFS A lift operator at Dr. Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital in Karachi was arrested on July 17, 2025, for allegedly sexually assaulting a young boy in the hospital’s operation theatre complex. The incident has sparked outrage, highlighting the urgent need for stricter safety measures in public institutions. This[Read More…]

Download IPFS Former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, incarcerated since August 2023, has issued a bold statement from Adiala Jail, calling for Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir to be held accountable if any harm befalls him. Alleging intensified harsh treatment, Khan’s remarks have ignited tensions, spotlighting[Read More…]