An Islamabad court has suspended a lower court’s order to block five more YouTube channels, following a similar decision for two journalists’ channels, citing violations of due process. This ruling, a win for free speech, challenges the Pakistani government’s efforts to silence dissenting voices online. On July 12, 2025, the[Read More…]

On July 12, 2025, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his nation’s unwavering support for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing Pakistan’s resolve to back their struggle for self-determination. This statement, made during a message commemorating Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, underscores Islamabad’s long-standing stance on the disputed region. The[Read More…]

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Pakistan (SOGP) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in violence against female healthcare workers, urging immediate government action to address what it calls a growing human rights and public health crisis. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi on 12 July 2025, SOGP[Read More…]

The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has called for urgent reforms to transform juvenile and women’s prisons into rehabilitative hubs, as emphasised during a 12 July 2025 visit to correctional facilities in Hyderabad. SHRC Chairman Iqbal Ahmed Detho stressed the need for rights-based coordination to ensure these institutions prioritise rehabilitation[Read More…]