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Human Rights Commission calls for enquiry into abduction of PTI lawyer in
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has called for a prompt inquiry into the abduction of PTI lawyer Intezar Hussain Panjutha, who was recovered after being missing for over three weeks. The Commission highlighted potential involvement from security agencies and condemned tactics of i
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World Uyghur Congress calls for an end to persecution of Uyghur activists'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has issued a call for the Chinese government to stop persecuting the families of Uyghur activists. This appeal comes after news of harsh sentences imposed on family members of WUC leader Dolkun Isa, highlighting the ongoing repression faced by Uyghur commun
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Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil withdraws from assembly elections, sa
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has announced on Monday that his candidates will not be contesting in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly election, appealing to all his candidates to withdraw their nominations.
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Multi-faceted artist Trupti Bhoir felicitated with Sarojini Naidu internat
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 4: Indian actor, producer, writer, director and social activist Trupti Bhoir, who is predominantly known for her work in Marathi films, was honoured with the Sarojini Naidu International Awards for working women. Making waves at the prestigious Cannes Film Festiva
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Pak: Baloch activist condemns Mastung blast, forced disappearances of Balo
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mahrang Baloch, a prominent Baloch human rights activist, expressed her deep concern and outrage over an explosion near a school in Matsung. Mahrang also stated that ten Baloch students were forcibly disappeared from Islamabad.
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Pakistan: Activists call for action against rising extremism and extrajudi
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In an event titled "Societal Resistance Against the Surge in Extremism and Radicalization in Sindh," held at Szabist University on Wednesday, activists addressed the alarming rise in extrajudicial killings related to blasphemy charges.
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HRCB condemns targeting of activists and political leaders in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) has issued a strong condemnation of the systematic targeting of human rights defenders, political leaders, lawyers, and activists by the Pakistan government.
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HRCP condemns arrest of Pak activist Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali in te
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) publicly condemned the arrest of Pakistani human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali, who have been put on a three-day physical remand by Islamabad's anti-terrorism court (ATC).
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PoJK activist condemns Pak-backed terrorism, demands strong action against
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Professor Sajjad Raja has long been a staunch critic of Pakistan-backed terrorism in the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region. He has consistently raised awareness about the atrocities taking place in PoJK as well as Gilgit-Baltistan, emphasising the profound impact of violence and oppression
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Pak: Mahrang Baloch condemns arrest of human rights lawyer Imaan Hazir and
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Mahrang Baloch, a prominent Baloch human rights activist, expressed her deep concern and outrage after her advocate, and human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, and her husband Abdul Hadi were arrested on Monday while on their way to work.
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Baloch Yakjehti Committee sounds alarm over Pakistani government's misuse
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) recently raised concerns on social media platform X about the Pakistani state's alleged misuse of anti-terrorism laws to target political activists in Balochistan.
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Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch lambasts Pakistani govt for including her n
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Prominent human rights activist and organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Mahrang Baloch, has expressed grave concerns over her inclusion, along with fellow activists including Sibghatullah Shah Jee, on Pakistan's 4th Schedule--a government anti-terror watchlist managed by the National
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