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Targeted killings in Balochistan deepen scrutiny of Pakistan's security ro
Updated : 6 days 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 : 3 weeks, 3 days 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 : 4 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 : 2 months 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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Pakistan: Residents of South Waziristan launch long march over worsening s
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks 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 : 4 months, 1 week 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 : 4 months, 1 week 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 : 6 months, 3 weeks 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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Pakistan: People hold rally to protest against lawlessness, targeted killi
Updated : 8 months 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 : 8 months, 1 week 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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Punjab: 3 operatives of Babbar Khalsa International terror group arrested
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The group was conspiring to carry out attacks on police establishments and targeted killings in the Amritsar area. A major terror plot has been foiled, saving countless innocent lives.
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BLA eliminates Pakistani army-backed leader amid allegations of enforced d
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed a remote-controlled IED attack killing Muhammad Ameen, a Pakistani army-backed agent, and his son. Ameen was involved in military operations, enforced disappearances, and killings in Zamuran. The Baloch face oppression, torture, and legal abuses in Pakis
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