USEFP expressed disappointment on the matter, particularly for students who had applied for the programme this year, and highlighted the life-changing impact the programme had on thousands of students by enhancing their academic growth and leadership skills.
Paank, Baloch National Movement's human rights department, firmly denounces the excessive and violent actions taken by Pakistani security forces against peaceful demonstrators in Wadh, Balochistan.
Leading human rights groups of Pakistan, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and Paank have expressed outrage over the alleged abduction of BYC activist Gulzadi Baloch at the hands of Pakistani forces.
Walter pointed out that, despite global pressure exerted through initiatives like the GSP+ (Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus) and other human rights criteria, the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan remains critical.
Paank accused the Pakistani forces of forcibly disappearing Kamar Baloch on March 7. According to Paank, Abdullah, a resident of Pidarank in Pasni, was abducted by Pakistani intelligence agencies on March 6.
Beebow Baloch has been held in Hudda Jail for the past two weeks, alongside BYC organizer Mahrang Baloch, under the custody of Pakistani authorities. Earlier today, Sabiha Baloch's father was also taken into custody, BYC cited.
During the operation, Zahoor Baloch, son of Huzoor Bakhsh, and Shah Nawaz Baloch, son of Jalal Baloch, were abducted by security forces. Tragically, their bodies were later found dumped, showing signs of severe torture, BYC highlighted.
On April 4, 2025, INS Trikand, deployed in the Central Arabian Sea, responded to a distress call from the Iranian dhow Al Omeedi, located approximately 350 nautical miles east of the Oman coast.
A group of 300 Pakistani citizens of Indian origin, residing in Pakistan's Sindh, visited the Dwarkadhish Temple, Devbhumi Dwarka in Gujarat and offered prayers.
Anila Gulzar, a Pakistani human rights activist from the Christian minority, has condemned systemic violence and gender discrimination against women in Pakistan, highlighting issues ranging from honour killings and forced marriages to workplace harassment and weak legal enforcement.
The Pakistani government initially set a deadline of March 31 for Afghans with specific documentation to leave the country. However, an official has said that the deadline has now been extended until the beginning of next week due to the holiday period.