The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the newly proposed Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024, warning that it grants excessive powers to authorities to detain individuals based on mere suspicion. HRCP argues that the bill, lacking judicial oversight, risks severe viol
Defence expert KP Fabian criticised Canada's handling of recent allegations against India, highlighting diplomatic missteps and the lack of interest in de-escalation from the Canadian side. Fabian emphasised that Canada's actions, such as placing Indian consular officials under surveillance
Mahrang Baloch, a prominent Baloch human rights activist, expressed her deep concern and outrage over an explosion near a school in Matsung. Mahrang also stated that ten Baloch students were forcibly disappeared from Islamabad.
In Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, opposition politicians are raising concerns over a controversial land reform bill that is threatening the ownership rights of residents.
The Baloch Student Action Committee held a protest in Quetta, demanding the release of Suhail Baloch and Faseeh Baloch, students who have been forcibly disappeared for three years. The demonstration highlighted the broader issue of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, where the community
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday reiterated the right to statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and said that they don't want to accept the Union territory status, adding that it should be finished now.
The Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department condemned the recent bomb blast in Mastung, Balochistan, which killed eight people, including five schoolchildren. They urged the Pakistani government to cease support for extremist groups amid rising violence in the region.
Dilip Ghosh on Saturday criticised the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing the party of fostering an atmosphere of fear and tension in the lead-up to the Medinipur by-elections. Ghosh further slammed the TMC government by saying they create an atmosphere of fear and tension right befor
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi emphasised the crucial role that Indian Americans can play in the upcoming US presidential elections and said that if Indian Americans exercise their right to vote, they have the potential to swing the election outcome not just in key states
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has published its quarterly report on the situation in Afghanistan, covering incidents from July to September, as reported by Tolo News.
Amnesty International has condemned the suffering of thousands of Sindhis who are affected due to severe flooding and a surge in water-borne diseases in the backdrop of the Pakistan government's inaction, according to the rights group statement.