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BYC marks 13th day of Islamabad sit-in, remembers Baloch Raaji Muchi amid
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Balochistan has long been the centre of persistent human rights issues. The area has experienced cycles of violence related to separatist movements, a heavy military presence, forced disappearances, and economic neglect. These challenges have attracted attention from human rights groups, jou
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BYC leader Sammi Deen Baloch alleges secret FIR filed against her despite
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on social media, Sammi Deen Baloch stated that she is presently on bail from the Balochistan High Court concerning seven FIRs. She asserted that she has consistently challenged each FIR lodged against her in court and requested the court to officially notify her through appropriate
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HRCP demands PKR 75K minimum wage amid rising inflation, slams government
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This demand was made by HRCP leaders and other speakers during an event that took place on Monday, which included a screening of a documentary titled 'The right to a living wage'.
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Rights groups raise alarm over rise in executions of Afghan migrants in Ir
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rights groups say Iran has sharply increased executions of Afghan migrants, raising concerns over fair trials and due process. At least 85 prisoners, including six Afghans, were executed after the Israel-Iran ceasefire, with 40 Afghans executed in 2025 alone, according to Khaama Press.
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Assam Minister Ashok Singhal launches 'Sakomatha' irrigation reconstructio
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Under the 82 forest rights committees in Biswanath district, land title certificates were distributed today to 1336 claimants from Bishwanath constituency, 157 from Gahpur constituency, 509 from Naduar constituency, and 143 from Bihali constituency. A total of 11,982 people have received lan
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Process is not so transparent: Prashant Kishor on voter list revision in B
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar, saying that many poor people may lose their voting rights because the Election Commission is not following a clear and fair process.
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Bihar SIR: "Election Commission has become puppet commission," alleges Tej
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters here, Yadav said, "The SIR process is almost complete, but the way this process has been completed, the level of rigging that has taken place is probably unprecedented. We have repeatedly urged the Election Commission to ensure that the voter list is impartial... Wha
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Czech Prez meets Tibet delegation in Ladakh, voices strong support for Tib
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Czech President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in Ladakh and expressed support for Tibetan rights, including religious and cultural freedom. He was warmly received by the Central Tibetan Administration and visited Tibetan communities, highlighting solidarity and calling for a peaceful resolut
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HRCP alleges government crackdown, warns of shrinking space for human ri
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), an autonomous civil rights organisation, has issued a warning that its functioning is being hindered by pressure from the Pakistani government. "In recent months, HRCP has encountered a range of arbitrary, unlawful, and unjust measures that hav
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Paank calls European Union to reassess special trade benefits to Pakistan
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), in its latest report, has strongly urged the European Union to reassess Pakistan's GSP+ status, which provides special trade benefits to Pakistan.
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Baloch Women's Forum condemns crackdown on Gwadar conference, alleging rig
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The leadership of the Baloch Women's Forum strongly denounced efforts to disrupt what they termed a peaceful conference in Gwadar, the unlawful detention of women, and the suppression of political activities during a press briefing at Turbat Press Club on Sunday, as reported by The Balochist
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Paank report highlights alarming human rights violations in Balochistan, 8
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), in its June report highlighted the alarming rise in cases of human rights violations taking place in Balochistan.
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