Pakistan
HRW: Pakistan Intensifies Crackdown on Political Dissent
October 10, 2024
HRW: Pakistan Intensifies Crackdown on Political Dissent
The Pakistani government has intensified its crackdown on dissent, particularly targeting the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Human Rights Watch reported on Wednesday. On October 5, clashes erupted in Islamabad as hundreds of…
Deadly Bombing Targets Chinese Nationals in Karachi, Claims Two Lives
October 8, 2024
Deadly Bombing Targets Chinese Nationals in Karachi, Claims Two Lives
A late-night bombing outside Karachi’s largest airport targeted a convoy of Chinese nationals, resulting in the deaths of two Chinese workers and injuries to eight others, including police officers, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed…
Pakistan Bans Pashtun Rights Group Amid Security Concerns
October 7, 2024
Pakistan Bans Pashtun Rights Group Amid Security Concerns
Pakistan has officially banned the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), designating it as a “proscribed organization,” Al Jazeera reported today. The federal government cited the PTM’s activities as “prejudicial to the peace and security of the country.” Founded in 2014, the…
Pakistan Faces Highest Rate of Unregistered Births and Deaths
October 7, 2024
Pakistan Faces Highest Rate of Unregistered Births and Deaths
Pakistan has the highest number of unregistered births and deaths globally, with UNICEF reporting that 60% of children are not registered before their fifth birthday, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Approximately 60 million children remain unregistered, leading to barriers in accessing…
Militants Kill 16 Pakistani Soldiers in Coordinated Attacks
October 7, 2024
Militants Kill 16 Pakistani Soldiers in Coordinated Attacks
Pakistan reported on October 5, that coordinated militant attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 16 soldiers, primarily in border areas adjacent to Afghanistan, VOA reported on Saturday. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the violence, which…
Pakistan to host 4th Intl Festival of Islamic Arts to promote awareness of Islamic artistic heritage
October 6, 2024
Pakistan to host 4th Intl Festival of Islamic Arts to promote awareness of Islamic artistic heritage
Pakistan is preparing to host the 4th International Festival of Islamic Arts from November 15 to 18, 2024, coinciding with the International Day of Islamic Art on November 18. According to officials, the festival aims to raise awareness about Islamic…
Six Soldiers killed, Six TTP Terrorists Neutralized in North Waziristan Operation
October 5, 2024
Six Soldiers killed, Six TTP Terrorists Neutralized in North Waziristan Operation
In a recent intelligence-based operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, six soldiers were killed while neutralizing an equal number of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists, Dawn reported citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The clash occurred on the night of October 4/5…
USCIRF Report: 500 Churches and 2 Synagogues Desecrated in India
October 4, 2024
USCIRF Report: 500 Churches and 2 Synagogues Desecrated in India
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has reported the desecration of 500 churches and two synagogues in India over the past year, highlighting a troubling rise in religious intolerance, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The report attributes these…
Pakistan Seals Off Capital Ahead of Imran Khan Protest
October 4, 2024
Pakistan Seals Off Capital Ahead of Imran Khan Protest
In a bid to prevent an anti-government rally by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistani authorities have sealed off the capital, Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services, Arab News reported yesterday. This protest is part of ongoing demonstrations…
Pakistan: Tragic Bus Accident Near Quetta Claims Seven Lives
October 4, 2024
Pakistan: Tragic Bus Accident Near Quetta Claims Seven Lives
A tragic bus accident in Pakistan near Quetta’s Brewery Roads Bypass on Thursday resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to 19 others, Dawn reported yesterday. According to health department spokesperson Dr. Waseem Baig, among the deceased were…