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Operation Med Max: NCB dismantles global drug trafficking cartel operating
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
In one of the most far-reaching crackdowns against the illegal pharmaceutical drug trade, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in close coordination with other agencies dismantled a transnational drug trafficking syndicate that used encrypted digital platforms, drop shipping models, and crypto
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Gilgit-Baltistan turmoil deepens amid Land Law backlash
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Gilgit-Baltistan faces a worsening political and human rights crisis, with activists accusing Pakistan of oppression and land seizures. Crackdowns on leaders and protests, especially led by women, have intensified. Locals fear the government will use force to suppress growing resistance agai
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Delhi: Rohini District Police made over 300 arrests in 15 days on organise
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
As part of a 15-day special drive against organised crime and street criminals, Rohini District Police registered multiple cases and made over 300 arrests from the period of April 1 to April 15, 2025, according to an official statement.
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Pakistan: BNP-M calls off sit-in against arrest of Baloch activists, annou
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The BNP-M had launched the long march to protest the arrest of BYC chief organiser Mahrang Baloch, other leaders and workers, and police crackdowns on a sit-in. Mengal had said that the BNP-M would hold a march on Quetta but was kept at bay by the government.
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Pakistan: BYC protesters face crackdown across Karachi and Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Thousands protested across Karachi and Balochistan demanding the release of detained BYC leaders, facing violent crackdowns by police, including reported baton charges and live fire.
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BNP-M's sit-in continues until release of Baloch women, says BNP-M Preside
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mengal had announced a "long march" from Wadh to Quetta to protest the arrests of BYC chief organiser Mahrang Baloch and other leaders as well as police crackdowns on a sit-in. However, the Quetta administration had denied the party permission for the rally, Dawn reported.
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Protesters blame Pakistani forces for inciting arson attacks to escalate c
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Protest leaders in Quetta, Balochistan, have accused Pakistani security forces of staging arson attacks on government buildings and private property to justify further crackdowns on peaceful protesters, as reported by the Balochistan Post.
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Pakistan: Baloch activist, Mahrang Baloch laments crackdowns against Baloc
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Baloch activist and organiser of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Mahrang Baloch strongly criticised the forcible dismantling of the Baloch Student book stall at Othal University. The book stalls were forcibly dismantled by the administration and police in another stretch of events that refl
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Delhi Police crackdowns on "illegal" immigrants infilterating via Meghalay
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Special Commission of Police (Spl. CP) Law and Order Madhup Tiwari said that the drive to identify "illegal" immigrants from Bangladesh was being carried out on the orders of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
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Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan threatens civil disobedience over unmet dem
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has warned the government of launching a civil disobedience movement from December 14 if his demands for releasing political prisoners and investigating crackdowns on PTI protests are not met. Khan also announced a grand gathering in Peshawar
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US urges Bangladesh to end violent crackdowns on peaceful protests
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The United States has clarified to Bangladesh that it does not support government engagement in violent crackdown on peaceful protest.
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Baloch rights organisation raises concern over restrictions on freedom of
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to the PAANK statement, "The restriction not only limits the economic, social, and political activities of the residents but also exacerbates the already tense situation in Balochistan, where communities are advocating for their rights amidst reports of enforced disappearances,
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