Javed Beigh, a political activist from Jammu and Kashmir, criticised Pakistan, particularly in light of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's recent comments as he once again raked up the Kashmir bogey in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.
Javed Beigh, a political activist from Jammu and Kashmir, raised concerns about the ongoing persecution of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan during an event at the Geneva Press Club.
The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) organised a protest on Wednesday in front of the UN office in Geneva during the 57th Human Rights Council Session to draw attention to human rights violations in Sindh.
Tasleema Akhtar, a political activist from the Kashmir Valley, delivered a powerful speech condemning Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in her homeland at the recent event titled "Balancing Counter Terrorism, Violent Extremism, and Human Rights: Challenges for Peace in Africa and Asia," in Geneva
Members of the Awami Tehreek, Awami Workers Party, and Jeay Sindh Mahaz-Riaz staged protests and sit-ins outside the Karachi Press Club and in various cities across Sindh, Dawn reported.
At the event, Mahmood Kashmiri, Chairman of Jammu Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), criticised Pakistan for its violent repression and tactics aimed at suppressing dissent in the region.
The President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), Jamil Maqsood, expressed grave concerns about the ongoing human rights abuses in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) condemned the killing of Abdul Khaliq, allegedly by the Pakistan army. They described Khaliq as a dedicated political activist engaged in social and political work while recognising his fight for 'freedom'.
Enforced disappearances remain a major concern in Balochistan, sparking ongoing protests over the abductions of political activists, students, and journalists.
In recent developments, Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir has been gripped by a growing crisis involving missing persons, sparking widespread concern and protests among residents.
Local activists and student leaders organised sit-ins and demonstrations across various districts of PoJK on Wednesday, demanding the unconditional release of Ahmed and other detained political activists.