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Police crackdown on women protesters exposes deepening rights crisis in Ba
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The arrest of women protesters in Balochistan's Manjhoo Shori area has sparked strong condemnation from the Balochistan Bar Council, raising renewed concerns over the treatment of citizens exercising their constitutional rights. The incident has intensified criticism of law enforcement pract
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BASC backs BYC campaign, raises alarm over rising enforced disappearances
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Center (BASC) has expressed full solidarity with the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and extended its support to the committee's ongoing campaign against enforced disappearances in Balochistan, with particular concern over the recent surge in cases involving B
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Pakistan wages war on Baloch women: BYC leader slams state brutality
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Sammi Deen Baloch, a senior leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), accused the Pakistani state of unleashing what she called the "most brutal form of oppression" against Baloch women. In a statement, Ms Baloch a
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BASC Research Associate Aisha Baloch urges global action on Balochistan cr
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taking place from November 10 to 14 in collaboration with major international human rights organisations, the week commenced with the participation of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize winners and gathered researchers, activists, and policymakers, along with notable figures such as journalist Pierr
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Pakistan Senate stalls key gender inclusion reforms, reflecting persistent
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Another amendment bill put forward by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, which aims to amend Article 228 to include women in the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), was postponed, with the committee opting to await a formal response from the CII.
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Pak: Ex-minister demands transparent polls, terms present rulers 'puppets'
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Former Pakistan federal minister Yar Muhammad Rind calls for transparent and fair elections in Pakistan, criticising current rulers as puppets and expressing disappointment in the political landscape. He highlights the plight of Balochistan women and emphasises the need for democratic values
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Protestors block highway after Balochistan CTD arrests 2 women
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Gwadar (Balochistan) [Pakistan], May 17 (ANI): Hundreds of people on Monday blocked a highway to protest against the Counter-Terrorism Department here for arresting two women allegedly for a planned attack on Chinese nationals.
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Women in Pakistan's Balochistan demand party tickets to contest elections
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Quetta [Pakistan], March 23 (ANI): Demanding a greater role in the legislative processes of the province, women representing several major political outfits in Balochistan urged their respective parties to issue tickets to women candidates during elections, says a media report.
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Pakistan's Balochistan most neglected province in terms of girls education
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 1 (ANI): Pakistan's Balochistan is the most neglected among all the four provinces in terms of education, health, and employment, with only 24 per cent of women are literate here in the region.
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Balochistan: Women protest against enforced disappearances in Quetta
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Quetta [Pakistan], Oct 5 (ANI): Baloch women in Quetta city organised a protest against enforced disappearances in the south-western province of Balochistan.
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