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Targeted killings in Balochistan deepen scrutiny of Pakistan's security ro
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Three young men were shot dead in Balochistan's Panjgur district, allegedly by state-backed "death squads." The Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemned the killings alongside recent attacks on intellectuals and artists, urging the UN to investigate these escalating human rights violations and ta
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Pakistan accused of shielding death squads as killings and body recoveries
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Fresh allegations of state-backed violence have surfaced in Balochistan after the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) claimed that a 23-year-old man from Tump was gunned down by an armed group allegedly operating with official support.
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NIA court records evidence in targeted killing case against Khalistani ope
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The case pertains to the targeted killings of RSS and Hindu Leaders in Punjab in the years 2016 and 2017. The Supreme Court has transferred the case for hearing before the NIA court at New Delhi.
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Balochistan: Wave of custodial killings raises fresh alarms over Pakistan'
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The deceased were identified as Ayaz Baloch and Zareef Ahmed, both hailing from Kolwah in Kech district, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
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Punjab Police arrest two Khalistan-linked terrorists in Ludhiana
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested two Khalistan-linked terrorists, who were planning a targeted killing in Ludhiana, DGP Punjab Police said.
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Pakistan: Residents of South Waziristan launch long march over worsening s
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents of Azam Warsak, a remote area of Birmal tehsil in Lower South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Friday launched a long march to protest what they described as a deteriorating law and order situation, Dawn reported.
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Balochistan sees surge in targeted killings; five bodies recovered
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Balochistan has witnessed a fresh surge of targeted killings, with at least five bodies recovered and a young man shot dead in separate incidents across the province, highlighting the persisting atmosphere of fear and insecurity in the region.
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International Federation of Journalists slams growing crisis faced by jour
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has voiced strong concern over the worsening situation of press freedom in Pakistan, condemning the rising violence, censorship, and economic insecurity confronting media professionals in the country, Dawn reported on Sunday.
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HRCP report Streets of Fear exposes worsening religious persecution
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The report emphasised an alarming increase in violence against religious minorities, including the demolition of places of worship and the targeted killings of Ahmadis, the post said.
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Punjab Police arrest 5 Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang members in killing plot; 2
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a significant breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, as per the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Police has successfully foiled a targeted killing plot. The operation led to the arrest of five operatives linked to the Jagg
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Pakistan: People hold rally to protest against lawlessness, targeted killi
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The rally, jointly organised by local politicians, elders, traders, and peace activists, was a massive gathering. The rally was held on the main Khar-Nawagai Road outside Bajaur Sports Complex in Khar.
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Teen among victims of alleged Pakistan-backed death squads in Balochistan
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The first incident took place in the Sordo region of Panjgur, where a 13-year-old madrassa student named Pazeer was gunned down while reportedly out fetching bread for his family.
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