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Pakistan journalists, activists raise alarm over press freedom restriction
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Journalists and rights activists in Islamabad expressed concerns over growing restrictions on press freedom, comparing it to censorship under General Ziaul Haq. Tributes were paid to veteran journalists Nisar Osmani and CR Shamsi, while speakers urged unity to resist media curbs and uphold a
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Baloch families protest for missing persons, release of BYC leaders crosse
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Families of missing persons in Balochistan marked the 51st day of their Islamabad sit-in, demanding an end to enforced disappearances and the release of BYC leaders. Despite rain and intimidation, protesters vowed to continue their struggle, while BYC condemned detentions and challenged char
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PoGB: Dirty water in Astore triggers health crisis, road blockade by loca
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of Astore in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan protested over contaminated water, citing a rise in menstrual health problems among women. Blocking traffic to demand action, locals called on authorities to ensure safe water, while officials assured them their grievances would be ad
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Afghan migrants report surge in forced deportations from Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.
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Pakistan's election body delays bypolls due to floods
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan has postponed by-elections in nine constituencies, citing floods that damaged infrastructure, displaced voters, and tied up civil administration in relief operations. According to Dawn, the decision affects both National and Punjab Assembly seats, with a n
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Balochistan: Multiple enforced disappearances reported in Dera Bugti and P
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a post shared by Balochistan Republican Party Media Cell on the social media platform X, at least ten individuals have been abducted during recent raids conducted over the past 48 hours.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's nephew Shershah Khan gets bail in May 9 riots case
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan's nephew, Shershah Khan, in the May 9, 2023 Jinnah House attack case. His brother Shahrez was also released on bail. Lawyers called the arrests "vindictive," while rights groups flagged a "political witch-hunt."
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Aid pours in as floods wreck northern Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UK and UN have stepped up aid for Pakistan as severe floods hit northern regions and Punjab, with Sindh at risk, Dawn reported. Funds support early warning systems, evacuations, medical aid, and livestock protection. Health advisories warn of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while n
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HRFP expresses deep concern over violence against religious minorities in
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has raised alarm over rising violence and discrimination against religious minorities, documenting cases of mob attacks, forced conversions, abductions, killings, and misuse of blasphemy laws across Pakistan, while urging justice and protection for vulnerab
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Pakistan: Flood-hit residents in PoGB demand urgent road restoration as cr
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of flood-affected areas in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have voiced deep frustration over government inaction as road closures continue to isolate entire communities. According to Media Lens, for the past 15 days, people in Phandar and Yaseen have been cut off from ess
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Quetta suicide blast at BNP rally claimed by Islamic State, sparks anger a
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least 15 people were killed and over 30 injured in a suicide bombing outside a Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP) gathering in Quetta, an attack later claimed by the Islamic State (IS). According to The Balochistan Post, the explosion occurred near Shahwani Stadium on Monday evening,
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Pak: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sees over 600 terror attacks in eight months
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A police report cited by Geo News revealed that in the first eight months of 2025 alone, the province endured 605 terror-related incidents, resulting in heavy casualties among civilians and security personnel.
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