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Afghan migrants voice concern as second round of expulsion from Pakistan d
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A number of these migrants said that Pakistan's government, by starting the new campaign, asked Afghan migrants, even those with legal documents, to travel back to Afghanistan at an earliest.
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Amnesty International criticises Pakistan for its second phase of Afghan r
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In October last year the Pakistani administration had announced 'Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan' which stated that all Afghan refugees must leave Pakistan within 30 days, or will be forced to leave the country after the deadline.
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Amnesty calls for 'immediate cancellation' of plan to expel Afghan migrant
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The first phase of expelling undocumented Afghan migrants from Pakistan began in November 2023, whereas the second phase, under the name of the 'repatriation plan' which also includes those holding citizenship cards, is set to start on April 10, according to TOLOnews.
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Saudi Arabia to chair UN forum on women's rights and gender equality
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Ahead of the decision, Amnesty International Deputy Director for Advocacy Sherine Tadros called out Saudi Arabia for its notorious treatment of women.
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"Stop excuses, open girls' schools": Amnesty International to Taliban
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Amnesty International, an NGO for human rights, has demanded the Taliban authorities to immediately reopen all girls' schools across Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
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Imran Khan's party echoes Amnesty's calls for immediate restoration of blo
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
A spokesperson for PTI highlighted the absurdity of the government's actions, saying, "Pakistan has become an object of ridicule in the international arena due to the senseless blockade of social media platforms, which is aimed at concealing the truth regarding electoral malpractice."
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Amnesty International calls for immediate restoration of 'X' in Pakistan
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Amnesty International, in conjunction with a coalition of human rights activists and civil society organizations, has urged the Pakistan government to immediately restore social media platform X, which has been blocked in the country since February 17.
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Balochistan CM announces "general amnesty" for separatists
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti urged Baloch insurgents to quit violence and join mainstream politics, adding that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led government will announce a "general amnesty" to resolve the issue through dialogue, The News International reported.
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Pakistan: Calls for justice as Amnesty International condemns killing of H
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Amnesty International has issued a statement condemning the murder of Sindhi political activist and teacher Hidayatullah Lohar, emphasising the urgent need for an independent and impartial investigation by Pakistani authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice
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Pakistan: Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement condemns killing of Sindhi activist
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Abro urged Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, United Nations nd other international bodies to take action to investigate the incident and question Pakistani authorities for this brutal killing of human Rights activists.
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Amnesty International expresses concerns after back-to-back blasts in Balo
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
It has also urged the caretaker government in Pakistan to ensure compliance with its human rights obligations during and after the elections.
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Pakistan Caretaker Govt hints at possible suspension of internet access on
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Ejah said that Pakistan's caretaker government will consider suspending the internet service on February 8 only if it receives a request from a district or province considering the security situation.
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