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Pakistan: HRFP holds condolence reference for "pioneer" human rights defen
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held a condolence reference for renowned activist Joseph Francis, a pioneer for minority rights. Over 40 years, he fought against forced conversions and blasphemy laws. His legacy as a fearless leader for justice and equality continues to inspire human righ
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Rights groups urge UN High Commissioner Volker Turk to address alleged Chi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Campaign for Uyghurs and rights groups urged UN High Commissioner Volker Turk to address alleged crimes against humanity by China in his upcoming UNHRC speech. They cited ongoing abuses, lack of updates since the OHCHR report, and recent Hong Kong cases, calling for accountability and transp
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UN experts raise alarm over Pakistan's conviction of rights lawyers, flag
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
UN experts expressed serious concern over the 17-year prison sentences handed to Pakistani human rights lawyers Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha under cyber-terrorism laws. The rapporteurs warned that broad legislation is being misused to criminalise legal advocacy, restrict expression, and
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Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement accuses Pakistan of enforced disappearances, cal
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) UK chapter has strongly accused Pakistan of violating international human rights obligations, alleging that the country's military continues to suppress Pashtun human rights defenders through enforced disappearances and arbitrary detention, as cited by PT
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Raiders and defenders command Spotlight as KCL completes Day 11
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
As the Kabaddi Champions League 2026 continues its league-stage journey, individual excellence has been at the heart of several gripping contests.
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Pakistan: UN experts alarmed by conviction of Imaan Mazari-Hazir, Hadi Ali
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
UN experts on Wednesday expressed alarm at the conviction of lawyers and human rights defenders Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha on multiple criminal charges, which resulted in lengthy prison sentences, for simply exercising rights guaranteed by international human rights law as per a
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Pakistan: Hours-long road closures near Karachi Press Club amid protests o
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Several roads leading to the Karachi Press Club (KPC) remained closed for hours as lawyers, rights defenders and civil society representatives held demonstrations against the conviction of Pakistan's human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, resulting in major traf
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Jammu and Kashmir: 10th Veteran's Day celebrations held in Rajouri to hono
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The event brought together veterans, serving personnel and citizens in a collective tribute to the Nation's defenders. The function was graced by Shri Satish Sharma, Cabinet Minister, J&K Govt, as the Chief Guest.
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Pakistan faces renewed scrutiny as nine more Baloch citizens reportedly di
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Human rights defenders stated that these incidents follow a familiar pattern: individuals are arrested without warrants, held in secret locations, and never brought before a court, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
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SG Pipers continue their winning momentum with narrow 1-0 victory against
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Pipers began on a disciplined note, moving the ball with pace and purpose, and their intent was rewarded early in the contest. Captain Navneet Kaur (4') put her side ahead early with a moment of individual brilliance. Intercepting a pass in her own half, Navneet surged forward on a scint
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When Courage Meets the Constitution: The 3rd Fight 4 Justice Awards Honour
Updated : 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23: The 3rd Fight 4 Justice Awards, held this evening at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, honoured individuals and institutions whose legal battles transformed courtrooms into sites of conscience, resistance, and constitutional renewal.
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Justice Kotiswar Singh leads Fight 4 Justice Awards honouring India's unsu
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The awards celebrated quiet yet transformative battles where courage, patience and moral clarity prevailed over systemic resistance.
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