At the United Nations' 58th Session of Human Rights, Jamal Baloch, the Media Coordinator of Paank, delivered a statement drawing attention to the grave human rights violations occurring in Balochistan. Baloch highlighted the widespread issues of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killing
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Centre to file its response on a petition filed by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) challenging the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) decision to revoke CHRI's FCRA registration. CHRI has requested the court to annul the Cancellation O
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch condemned the targeted killing of Shah Jan Baloch, the brother of forcibly disappeared student leader Zahid Baloch. She highlighted ongoing human rights abuses in Balochistan and the state's repression of dissent.
Enforced disappearances in Balochistan have become a frequent issue, with both forced abductions and extrajudicial killings increasing this year, further escalating fear among locals. Human rights organizations continue to demand an end to such practices, calling on Pakistani authorities to
A journalist from Balochistan's Barkhan district, Asif Kareem Khetran, has reportedly been forcibly disappeared, raising serious concerns over press freedom and human rights in the region.
The protest was supported by various nationalist leaders, human rights activists, intellectuals, and political workers who rallied against what they call an unconstitutional act that threatens the livelihoods of local communities in Sindh.
Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) organized a significant event titled "Atrocities Against Minorities in Bangladesh" during the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at the Broken Chair in Geneva.
The abduction has left the family in distress, and authorities are working on the case to locate and bring the abductor to justice. The family is hopeful for Muheem's safe return, and the incident has raised concerns in the local community.
As extrajudicial violence rages on in Balochistan, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, Paank, reported the murder of the brother of the ex-chairman for Baloch Student Organisation on Saturday.
The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has praised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for imposing visa restrictions on Thai officials involved in the forced repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China. The CFU urged other nations to take similar action against those enabling human rights violations.
A report by Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, has highlighted severe human rights violations in Balochistan during February 2025. The report details enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and arbitrary arrests by Pakistani security forces, sparking
The US has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign officials involved in the forced return of Uyghurs and other persecuted groups to China. The policy, implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, will initially apply to Thai officials resp