Pakistan

Pakistan’s opposition party, led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, reported on Saturday that its foreign media coordinator and several social media activists were allegedly “abducted” and have gone missing, VOA reported yesterday. Relatives and Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf…

Amnesty International has voiced serious concerns regarding the conduct of Pakistani forces during a recent protest in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting violations of the right to peaceful assembly as outlined in both international human rights law and Pakistan’s Constitution, Amu…

Four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman have been repatriated and returned to their families, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The bodies arrived on Pakistan International Airlines flights at Islamabad and Lahore airports, where relatives…

Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…

Pakistan witnessed the killing of its eighth journalist in 2024, Malik Hassan Zaib, raising concerns about the country’s free press environment, VOA reported in an article yesterday. According to the source, Zaib, a reporter in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, was shot…

Pakistani authorities announced the arrest of Amin ul Haq, an Al-Qaeda leader on the U.N. sanctions list, in a significant counter-terrorism operation, Reuters reported today. Described as a close associate of Osama Bin Laden, Haq’s arrest marks Pakistan’s first high-profile…

On Wednesday, mourners across Pakistan took to the streets to observe Yaum-i-Ashura to commemorate the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, Dawn reported yesterday. According to the source, President Asif Ali Zardari urged the nation to remain…

Muharram commemorations in Pakistan’s Hyderabad are renowned for their rich history and peaceful observances. The city’s numerous Imambargahs, known as Pirs, come alive during this time. Dawn online newspaper reported today.   According to the article, these centers of mourning…

At least 18 people were killed in a violent clash between security forces and suspected militants in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The incident involved a suicide bombing and an armed assault on a military cantonment area…

In a bid to promote religious tolerance and prevent sectarian violence, Pakistani religious scholars have urged the public to adhere to the code of conduct outlined in the “Paigham-e-Pakistan” decree during the Islamic month of Muharram, Arab News reported today.…