Security Forces in Karachi Abduct Bashir Shar Again

Karachi: 23-year-old, Bashir Shar, a young man, was picked up by security forces from his home in Bhitai Abad, Karachi on April 28, 2024. When Bashir entered his home, the security forces approached and forcibly abducted him while his relatives resisted and struggled to protect him from security forces. The security forces included the police […]
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Activists welcome findings in US Human Rights Report on Pakistan; Government rejects them

“There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Pakistan during the year,” states United States (US) State Department in its 2023 Country Report on Human Rights Practices. Karachi: The State Department report on Human Rights raised alarming concerns in Pakistan about human rights abuses committed by the state. The report reviewed each […]
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Intensifying Climate Change and Extreme Weather Impacts Hit Asia says UN

"Asia remained the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate, and water-related hazards in 2023,” according to a United Nations recent report. Asia remained the world’s most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2023. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses, whilst the impact of heatwaves […]
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Sakrand Tragedy: Rangers and Police Open Fire Directly on Civilians

Sakrand: On Saturday, September 28, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded in the village of Mari Jalbani, Sakrand, resulting in the loss of four lives and injuries to others, including a woman. The incident transpired as Rangers and the police launched a massive operation, ostensibly to apprehend a suspected militant. Eyewitnesses among the villagers, who tending […]
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Harassment complaints at Shaheed Benazir University, Shaheed Benazirabad

Karachi: Students at Shaheed Benazir University in Shaheed Benazirabad have been raising concerns about harassment by their teachers, with their complaints seemingly going unnoticed. Finally, students have decided to break their silence and address the issue of harassment, which is adversely affecting their education and overall well-being. A rally on Anti-Harassment and raising awareness about […]
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