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Peace march crushed, terrorists consulted: Pakistan's two-faced strategy i
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On Friday, a peace march in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan saw tribal elders, civil society representatives, political party members, and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activists uniting against what they described as a collapsing security environment.
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BASC-SOAS Seminar highlights systematic human rights abuses against Baloch
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Centre held its first public seminar in London, highlighting serious human rights abuses against Baloch people in Iran and Pakistan, including killings and disappearances. Experts, activists, and UN representatives called for international attention and jus
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Hyderabad: Police register case against 26 BJP, Bajrang Dal activists for
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Banjara Hills police have registered a case against 26 individuals, including BJP activists and Bajrang Dal members, for obstructing police duty and resorting to violence while attempting to conduct prayers at the Peddamma Thalli temple in Banjara Hills which was demolished by government
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Eight-year-old arrested for posting speech of Human Rights Activist Gulzar
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In an escalation of state repression, Pakistani authorities have arrested an eight-year-old boy, Suhaib Baloch, from Turbat in Balochistan for sharing a speech by prominent human rights activist Gulzar Dost on social media.
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Kashmiri activist blames Pakistani-Punjab terror networks for destabilisin
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kashmiri political activist Javed Beigh has released a comprehensive statement on X, condemning the involvement of Pakistani Punjabi terrorist networks in inciting violence in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Activist slams state silence, says Baloch lives ignored, rights crushed
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a video statement, Mirza harshly criticized the lack of any human rights advocates, parliament members, or senators from Punjab participating in the ongoing protests led by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), which has now been ongoing for three weeks in Islamabad.
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'Atrocities' against nuns in Chhattisgarh show true nature of Sangh Pariva
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The atrocities against nuns in Chhattisgarh show the true nature of the Sangh Parivar. It is clear beyond doubt that the nuns were arrested and imprisoned on the basis of a false complaint filed by Bajrang Dal activists," CM Vijayan said.
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Delhi HC dismisses activist Medha Patkar's plea against conviction in defa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In the second petition, she had challenged the trial court's order denying her permission to call additional witnesses in a defamation case filed by her. Justice Shalinder Kaur dismissed the two petitions after hearing submissions of counsel for the petitioner and the respondent, LG VK Saxen
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Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya Foundation Launches Three Landmark Social Initiativ
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 28: The Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya Foundation (MKB), established on May 10, 2019, by noted philanthropist and social activist Mohit Kamboj, has announced three transformative social initiatives aimed at bringing meaningful change to Indian society. Guided by th
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Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla, detains 21
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Handala, organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, had departed from Syracuse, Italy, on July 13, aiming to deliver humanitarian aid and symbolically challenge Israel's blockade on Gaza. The group said the vessel was carrying 19 activists and two journalists from Al Jazeera, represent
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Trump demands prosecution of Kamala Harris over alleged million-dollar end
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump accused Harris of spending millions of dollars to buy endorsements from stars such as singer Beyonce, TV host Oprah Winfrey, and civil rights activist Al Sharpton. He alleged the endorsements were paid for and not genuine, and called for legal
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Afghan refugees in Pakistan face deportation fears as visa services halted
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan refugees in Pakistan face rising fear of deportation and police harassment after visa extensions and PoR card renewals were suspended, Tolo News reported. Activists warn this could trigger a new humanitarian crisis as deportations continue and aid for returnees declines.
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