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29 Apr, 24

By Veengas
Human Rights, News

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 […]

24 Apr, 24

By The Rise News
Forced Conversion, News

A-13-year Hindu girl married after conversion to Islam

Karachi: After disappearing from her home, a minor girl named Neena converted to Islam and married off to Mehdi Hassan. A minor girl named Neena is of the Gujarati community, who lives in Kot Ghulam Mohammad, disappeared from her home around 2:00 or 3:00 am on April 22, 2024. Her family discovered in the early […]

24 Apr, 24

By Veengas
Climate Change, News

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 […]

22 Apr, 24

By Veengas
News

A military officer ordered Malir Villagers, in 14 days, to leave their land

Karachi: In Malir, locals are given only a two-week warning to leave their houses, or else they will lose possession of anything. For more than 30 years, the land in Malir district has been under the threat of encroachment by Bahria Town, the Defense Housing Authority (DHA), and numerous housing schemes. The locals have been […]

05 Oct, 23

By Veengas
Human Rights, News

Decades of Suffering: Baloch Missing Persons Await Justice as the Days Drag On

You may count your days, but when it comes to counting our people, the task becomes daunting Karachi: Baloch countless families are gripped by the harrowing reality of having two or even three of their loved ones abducted, their lives forever altered. On October 4, 2023, these families, under the scorching sun, gathered from the […]

29 Sep, 23

By Veengas
News

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 […]

14 Sep, 23

By Veengas
News

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 […]

13 Sep, 23

By Veengas
News

Activists and Civil Society demanding the arrest of Afzal Lund’s killer and calling for the investigation

Karachi: At the protest held at Karachi Press Club, protestors were filled with grief and shock over the murder of a young Sindh nationalist and Tiktoker Afzal Lund, demanding the arrest of his killer and calling for an investigation. On September 11 of this year, Afzal Lund was shot to death at Tando Adam. He […]

By Veengas
News

Fatima Furiro’s mother received threats of being silenced

Karachi: Shabnam Furiro, the mother of deceased Fatima Furiro, has reported receiving a threatening phone call from Pir Mithal Shah’s residence, wherein she was told not to criticize Hina Shah. “I will never spare the Pirs. My deceased daughter Fatima had suffered, and now we seek justice,” said Shabnam, a deceased girl’s mother. In the […]

27 Aug, 23

By Veengas
News

Activists denouncing the encroachment and settlement aliens in Malir as being anti-Sindh

Karachi: According to the Malir Development Act, Malir 17 dehs will be transferred to a satellite town. This move, along with accommodating non-indigenous people, has raised concerns about the impact on the local population and anti-Sindh sentiments. Protesters have claimed the Sindh and Federal governments of implementing anti-Sindh projects with the aim of reducing the […]