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Rights group raises alarm over mass arrests in Pakistan's Gwadar
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The group said putting a "blanket ban on all forms of public gatherings amounts to repression of the right to protest and sends a chilling message that there is no room for dissent." "It is imperative that the Government of Pakistan upholds the human rights of everyone, including their righ
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Pakistan: Cellular services off in Gwadar for fifth consecutive day
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Security was tightened in and around Gwadar and policemen were deployed to maintain law and order in the city. According to a Pakistan newspaper, the Balochistan government has also imposed Section 144 on pillion riding and the display of weapons in Gwadar to maintain law and order.
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Pakistan: Over 100 arrested as Gwadar unrest grows
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Tensions continued to simmer in Pakistan's port city of Gwadar with protests continuing after clashes with supporters of the 'Haq Do Tehreek' (HDT). The clashes occurred this month between locals and security forces in Gwadar as protests against illegal fishing turned violent after some peop
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Pakistan media urges govt to exercise restraint as Gwadar protests intensi
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
As the 'Haq Do Tehreek' (HDT) protests threaten to blow up on Pakistan's ruling establishment in the port city of Gwadar, the country's media has urged provincial authorities in Balochistan to exercise restraint.
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Pakistan: Policeman killed in Gwadar as protesters clash with cops
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
The clashes occurred between protesters and security forces as protests against illegal fishing turned violent after protest leaders were arrested, The Balochistan Post reported.
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Gwadar protesters end sit-in after Pakistan govt accepts 'all demands'
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 16 (ANI): Following month-long protests in Gwadar, the residents of port city in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Thursday called off their sit-in after negotiations with the government.
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