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London: Sindhis protest against Indus canals, human rights abuses in Pakis
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The World Sindhi Congress held a protest outside 10 Downing Street, condemning human rights violations and environmental threats faced by the Sindhi community in Pakistan. Demonstrators voiced opposition to the construction of canals on the River Indus, citing severe water scarcity and the d
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Pak: Christian priest urges govt's action against Zakir Naik who "openly q
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Reverend Azad Marshall, President Bishop of the Synod, the Church of Pakistan, has written a letter to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari expressing his concerns regarding remarks made by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik about the Christian community and their beliefs during his
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Pakistan: Autopsy reveals torture marks on body of doctor arrested in blas
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The findings, following the exhumation of Kunbhar's body on October 16 under the supervision of a medical board, have sparked demands for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Sindh Government recommends High Court to launch judicial inquiry into kil
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Sindh government recommended to the Sindh High Court (SHC) to launch a judicial inquiry into the killing of Dr Shahnawaz Kunbhar in Pakistan, Dawn reported.
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Human Rights Focus Pakistan "highly concerned" over growing blasphemy case
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has said that it is "highly concerned" over the rising number of cases of blasphemy and violence based on religion and beliefs.
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Pakistan: Report highlight loopholes in investigation in blasphemy case of
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The findings of the report highlight significant gaps in the legal processes, inadequate protection of the fundamental rights of the victim, and a lack of decisive action from the authorities against the culprits.
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Pakistan: Human Rights Commission urges action against extremists targetin
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Azaz Syed is facing threats and a targeted online harassment campaign following his critical comments on blasphemy allegations and the rise of extremism in Pakistan.
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Pakistani politician gets protective bail on blasphemy victim's murder cas
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A leader of the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) was granted a 10-day protective bail by the Circuit Bench of the Sindh High Court in the case of the murder of Shahnawaz Kunbhar who was alleged of blasphemy.
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Pakistan: Public remains agitated over brutality against blasphemy victim
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The general public and human rights activists in Pakistan continue to remain agitated over the rising number of Blasphemy and extrajudicial killing incidents in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
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Family of blasphemy accused identifies individuals in body burning case
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The family of Shahnawaz Kumbhar, who was accused of blasphemy and allegedly killed in a police encounter, has named individuals involved in the burning of his body, sparking public outrage.
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Sit-in called for justice in blasphemy suspect's extrajudicial killing in
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Outrage is mounting in Pakistan's Sindh province as the Sindh Youth Action Committee announced a sit-in in Umerkot on Wednesday, September 25, demanding justice for Dr Shah Nawaz Kunbhar, a blasphemy suspect killed by police in an alleged encounter.
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Pakistan: Blasphemy charges filed against Chichawatni man for Facebook pos
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A 25-year-old man from Chichawatni has been charged with blasphemy by the Pakistan Police based on his Facebook posts. The FIR, filed under Section 295 (C) of the PPC and Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997, alleges he made derogatory comments about revered figures in Islam. The suspect
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