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Pakistan's new cyber law sparks free speech concerns, rights groups demand
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Human Rights Watch on Tuesday said that internet freedom and free expression are gravely threatened by Pakistan's government's recent amendment to the country's cybercrimes act.
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Pakistan: Baloch rights group condemns attack on principal Sharif Zakir's
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a post X, Paank stated that the assault, which involved indiscriminate gunfire and a grenade attack, highlights the precarious situation faced by civilians in Balochistan, who regularly endure acts of violence and intimidation.
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'Even children are not spared': Mahrang Baloch fights for abducted 15-year
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Human rights activist Mahrang Baloch has called for a protest after the abduction and abuse of 15-year-old Ans Ahmed in Khuzdar. Paank, a Baloch human rights group, has condemned the latest wave of enforced disappearances, urging global action against Pakistan's human rights violations. Read More
Balochistan rights group condemns extrajudicial killing of Pindok by Pak s
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to the statement shared by Paank, Pindok was abducted on January 14, 2025, along with two others, Shoaib and Ayoub, and was subjected to severe torture before being killed.
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Journalists, human rights groups slam Pakistan govt for 'clampdown on free
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Journalists and digital rights advocates have said that the measures significantly curtail freedom of expression and criminalize dissent.
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Internet shutdown attempts to silence voices ahead of Baloch Genocide Reme
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Pakistani authorities have imposed an internet blackout in Dalbandin, raising serious concerns amongst human rights groups and activists about the looming threat of violence in Balochistan, according to a post shared on X by Mahrang Baloch, on Thursday.
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Empowering advocacy: Pakistan rights group hosts orientation on Human Righ
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The project, titled "Human Rights Documentation, Fact Findings, and Advocacy for the Marginalized," aims to promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Pakistan, read an official statement.
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Baloch Human Rights group shares details of enforced disappearances in rec
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Leading Baloch Human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has shared the details on Thursday of nine individuals who became victims of enforced disappearances in recent times at the hands of the Pakistani forces.
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Baloch Human Rights Committee holds rally, gathering to honour martyrs of
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Leading Baloch Human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) organised a rally and held a gathering in Manguchar area on Thursday to honour the martyrs of Balochistan.
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Baloch Human Rights group alleges Pak forces of murdering Baloch man in st
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) strongly condemned on Monday the murder of a Baloch individual in what is being alleged as a staged bomb blast by Pakistani forces in Turbat.
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Pakistan: Baloch human rights group holds rally to honour victims of extra
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a post on X, BYC noted, "Today, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Mastung Zone organized a rally to honour the sacrifices of Baloch martyrs and victims of extrajudicial killings. The rally commenced at Bus Adda Mastung and proceeded to the graveyards of the Baloch martyrs, where BYC
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Leading Baloch Human Rights body to present testimonies on enforced disapp
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Leading Balochistan Human Rights group Paank shared on Sunday that it will participate in the first World Congress on Enforced disappearances which is set to take place in Geneva from January 15 to 16 in Geneva.
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