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29 May, 25

By The Rise News
Editorial

Moro Incident: Benazir Bhutto’s Legacy? No — This Is Zia and Musharraf’s

On May 28, residents of Laghari Bajrani village finally buried Irfan Laghari, 30, who had succumbed to his injuries on May 23. Instead of returning his body to the family, the police buried him on May 25, declaring him Laawaris—unclaimed. The protest, held on May 20, was against the controversial allocation of six canals on […]

28 Apr, 25

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News

Punjab Continues to Take Water as Sindh Faces Longstanding Shortages

Sindh has long faced an acute water shortage, while Punjab has continued to draw water from the Indus River and store its own supplies in Mangla Dam. Naseer Memon, a climate change and water governance expert, shared data on Facebook regarding the discharge positions of dams, barrages, and canals. Memon said that on Monday, April […]

25 Apr, 25

By The Rise News
Editorial

Justice Dies Under Authoritarian Rule in Pakistan

When authoritarian governments commit injustice and treat citizens unfairly, the judiciary is often seen as the last refuge—where hope persists that justice will prevail. But in the case of Dr. Mahrang Baloch, who was jailed, on April 15, 2025, under a 3MPO charge, the Balochistan High Court extinguished what little hope remained. Rather than ruling […]

07 Mar, 25

By The Rise News
Editorial

Controversial Six Canals: One Unit Still Rules—No Right to Protest

The people of Sindh have taken to the streets in protest against the construction of canals on the Indus River—controversial projects that, they argue, have turned Sindh’s agriculture land barren. Meanwhile, in Cholistan, a desert land, the same controversial project promises to bring greenery. Sindh has voiced deep concerns, questioning why the state seeks to […]

15 Feb, 25

By The Rise News
News

Dr. Akash Ansari, Renowned Poet, Passes Away

Renowned poet Dr. Akash Ansari (December 25, 1956—February 15, 2025) has passed away in Hyderabad. Reports indicate that the room where he was staying was set on fire. His son and driver, who were also in the house, attempted to save him. His son, in particular, tried to protect his father from the flames and […]

30 Jan, 25

By The Rise News
Editorial

Sanghar Tragedy: The Victims Were Prevented From Filing FIR as They Sought

Three men were murdered on January 26, 2025 in Chotiryaryoon, a small town in the Sanghar district, following a feud within the Junejo community. The clash not only claimed lives but also left more than 20 people injured. Since the attack, the victims led a sit-in, with bodies outside the Sanghar Press Club, demanding justice. […]

25 Jan, 25

By The Rise News
Editorial

PECA Law: In Other Words, No More Freedom of Speech

Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed the highly controversial “The Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025,” tightening controls on digital media and curbing free speech under cyber law provisions. The PECA law imposes a three-year prison sentence and a fine of Rs2 million for spreading fake news or false information. The government has introduce this […]

16 Jan, 25

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News

Green Cooperative Initiative’s Land Controversy in Sindh: Ongoing Projects and Rising Criticism

The Green Cooperative Initiative is expanding its presence in Sindh, with 52, 713 acres of government land already set aside of its pilot project

08 Jan, 25

By The Rise News
Forced Conversion, News

15-Year-Old Hindu Girl Converted After Abduction

Kajool Meghwar, a girl aged 15 and a few months, was abducted on December 29/30, 2024 from Gulzar Qureshi village, Mirpurkhas. She was forcibly converted to Islam at Pir Sarhandi shrine, and she was married to a man named Puhno, who is much older than her. Kajool is a Tenth-grade at Kot Ghulam Mohammad, Mirpurkhas. […]

08 Nov, 24

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News

Singer Saif Samejo Threatened with Death

Karachi (TRN): Saif Samejo, a renowned singer, recently faced death threats from Abdul Hakeem Siyal, a professor at a government college. Siyal approached Samejo’s café in Hyderabad, repeatedly declaring, “We will never leave him; we will kill him.” Samejo expressed confusion over the threats, stating he had no idea why Siyal wanted him dead or […]