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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 […]

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 […]

By The Rise News
Editorial

Blasphemy Case in the Killing of Dr. Shahnawaz: Justice, if Truth Prevails

Those who caused this gruesome injustice are called to find the truth. In Pakistan, truth often dies at the hands of biased committees, which fail to uncover the full reality or instead present half-truths that only serve to strengthen lies. Sindh government has formed a committee to investigate the killing of Dr. Shahnawaz Kanbhar, whose […]

29 Aug, 24

By Sasui Lohar
Voices

The State Took My Father. Then It Took His Life

April 17, 2017, was not a normal day for me or my entire family – it was the day that changed our lives. Since then, we have been living in fear, as though something could happen at any moment.

05 Jun, 24

By Veengas
Voices

The Murder of Journalist Nasrullah Gadani: Feudal Lords or Establishment?

However, the core of journalism – telling the truth and revealing facts – must remain intact. Lies and fabricated facts are not part of journalism. Unfortunately, here, truth and facts are often concealed.

25 May, 24

By The Rise News
Editorial

Journalist Nasrullah Gadani: Who Killed Him?

Journalism is often called the first draft of history, and in Sindh, district Ghotki, in the small city Mirpur Mathelo, a journalist named Nasrullah Gadani embodied this principle. On 21, 2024, he was shot, and two days later; on May 24, 2024, he succumbed to his injuries. He challenged powerful groups whether they were […]

By The Rise News
Editorial

Sindh Government Silence Spurs Tribal Feud

Another tribal feud – another killing. In May 2024, Behram Sawand was crucified in a tribal feud as the police claimed. The Sandarani-Sawand tribal dispute started with honor killing, which resulted in the killings of around 30 people on either side. The provincial government, which should protect citizens, has completely failed to fulfill its […]

21 Apr, 24

By The Rise News
Editorial

Bring Priya Kumar Back!

It has been 33 months and 976 days since a little girl Priya Kumari, disappeared. News like this rarely makes a big headline in Pakistan’s elite media, nor do elite politicians seem concerned about it. Because every day, children are kidnapped and are sexually abused. In 2023 alone, there were 1,930 reported cases in […]