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Human Rights Watch reports on violence, mass arrests following Imran Khan’s arrest

Human Rights Watch reports on violence, mass arrests following Imran Khan’s arrest

Pakistani police have carried out mass arrests and detained more than 4,000 people following protests over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, including members of the political opposition, Human Rights Watch said on May 20th. Accordingly, Police responded…
Pakistan: Martyrdom of a Shia father and his son by armed Takfiris

Pakistan: Martyrdom of a Shia father and his son by armed Takfiris

The Takfiri militants have brutally killed a Shia father and his son in Karachi, Pakistan, as part of their frequent targeting of Shia Muslims. Local media outlets reported that, “Armed Takfiris shot dead a father and his young son in…
AI: Civilians must not be tried under military laws in Pakistan

AI: Civilians must not be tried under military laws in Pakistan

On 8th may, former Prime Minster Imran Khan was arrested, and his supporters held nationwide protests, during which there was incidents of violence.   At least eight people have died and thousands have been arrested, including political leaders of Imran Khan …
Pakistan: Parachinar school teachers slaughter protest, demand justice for Shia colleagues

Pakistan: Parachinar school teachers slaughter protest, demand justice for Shia colleagues

May 15th, the Express tribune reported that Female schoolteachers in Parachinar, Kurram tribal district, held a protest against the brutal killing of Shia schoolteachers on May 4. They demanded the arrest of those responsible for the tragic incident, where teachers…
13 people killed as militants storm Pakistan paramilitary troops base in Baluchistan

13 people killed as militants storm Pakistan paramilitary troops base in Baluchistan

At least six well-equipped terrorists attacked a compound of paramilitary troops’ frontier corps in northern Baluchistan on Friday morning, taking families hostage. Thirteen people, including six soldiers and a civilian, were killed, and six hostages were injured in a clearance…
Imran Khan to be released from custody, court rules

Imran Khan to be released from custody, court rules

Pakistan’s ex Prime Minster Imran Khan is to be freed from custody, a day after the Supreme Court ruled his arrest on corruption charges was illegal. Judges have granted Khan bails for two weeks, meaning he can not be re-arrested…
New wave of instability hits Pakistan following arrest of Imran Khan

New wave of instability hits Pakistan following arrest of Imran Khan

The Pakistani army arrested Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, on Tuesday, May 9. According to reports, his supporters took it to streets and demonstrated across Pakistan, which turned into violence, with angry protesters…
Congo virus claims two lives in Pakistan

Congo virus claims two lives in Pakistan

Pakistani media reported two deaths due to the Congo virus in this country, adding that one of the victims was a 20-year-old pregnant Afghan woman. Citing health sources in Pakistan, Dan newspaper reported on Monday that one case was registered…
Pakistan: Thousands of mourners attend funeral procession of slain Shia teachers

Pakistan: Thousands of mourners attend funeral procession of slain Shia teachers

Thousands of mourners on Friday attended the mass funeral of seven Shia teachers who were shot and killed at a school in northwestern Pakistan, drawing nationwide condemnation, officials said. The mourners also rallied against Thursday’s killings. The teachers were shot…
Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims

Shia Rights Watch issues its monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims

The ‘Shia Rights Watch’ organization has released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims from April 1st to May 1st, 2023. The five-page report has reviewed terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, bombings and acts…
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