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UN Rapporteurs highlight hate crimes against Ahmadis

Concerns over rising atrocities, violence, and discrimination against Ahmadi religious minority in Pakistan highlighted by 4 UN special rapporteurs. Hate speech, attacks on places of worship, and lack of effective protection emphasized.

Girl’s family hid rape & pregnancy fearing social stigma

The family of a 13 y/o rape victim, who died in childbirth in a Peshawar hospital last weekend, did not report that she was sexually assaulted due to “honour”. The family has since fled their neighbourhood.

IHC ‘Not Satisfied’ with police report in Sami Abraham Abduction Case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the police report submitted by the Islamabad Police in the case of missing journalist Sami Abraham. The court observed that the report has not answered any key questions related to the case and lacked seriousness.

Haq Do Gwadar’s Hidayat-ur-Rehman undeterred after imprisonment

Haq Do Gwadar chief Hadiyat-ur-Rehman was released on bail by the SC after 4 months imprisonment. He says he stands by his ideology and no one can "update his software".

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Anti-torture Law must be implemented thouroughly: HRCP report

The HRCP on Tuesday released its evaluation of the anti-torture act. The Commission found that although the legislation is progressive, implementation and accountability remain areas of concern.

UN Rapporteurs highlight hate crimes against Ahmadis

Concerns over rising atrocities, violence, and discrimination against Ahmadi religious minority in Pakistan highlighted by 4 UN special rapporteurs. Hate speech, attacks on places of worship, and lack of effective protection emphasized.

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UN Rapporteurs highlight hate crimes against Ahmadis

Concerns over rising atrocities, violence, and discrimination against Ahmadi religious minority in Pakistan highlighted by 4 UN special rapporteurs. Hate speech, attacks on places of worship, and lack of effective protection emphasized.

Girl’s family hid rape & pregnancy fearing social stigma

The family of a 13 y/o rape victim, who died in childbirth in a Peshawar hospital last weekend, did not report that she was sexually assaulted due to “honour”. The family has since fled their neighbourhood.

IHC ‘Not Satisfied’ with police report in Sami Abraham Abduction Case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the police report submitted by the Islamabad Police in the case of missing journalist Sami Abraham. The court observed that the report has not answered any key questions related to the case and lacked seriousness.

Haq Do Gwadar’s Hidayat-ur-Rehman undeterred after imprisonment

Haq Do Gwadar chief Hadiyat-ur-Rehman was released on bail by the SC after 4 months imprisonment. He says he stands by his ideology and no one can "update his software".

Women’s Rights Under Taliban Regime: ICJ and Amnesty International Expose Grim Reality

The International Commission of Jurists and Amnesty International shed light on the chilling reality of women's rights under the Taliban in Afghanistan. Their report reveals systematic human rights abuses against Afghan women and girls.

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Protests in Iran ‘between hope and horror’

Reflecting hope and horror the protests in Iran showcase young people fighting and dying for human rights and personal liberties. 

The Battle for Balochistan

Is the Pakistan Army ready for renewed negotiations with Baloch separatists? Rather than a military solution, is there a political solution to the crisis in Balochistan? These questions and more are the focus of Voicepk.net's special webshow on the Balochistan question.

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HRCP demands end to law enforcement interference in Balochistan’s affairs

The HRCP in its fact-finding report on Balochistan demands to end the interference of law enforcement and security agencies in Balochistan’s political affairs and civilian administrative matters.

Coalition formed to combat threats to public interest journalism

A new coalition has been launched in Pakistan to combat disinformation and safeguard public interest journalism against threats to its credibility, Iqbal Khattak, executive director of Freedom Network Pakistan, told Voicepk.net on Tuesday.

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‘Fighting Back from The Digital Fringes’

"Fighting Back from The Digital Fringes" uncovers the devastating impact of online harassment, cyberstalking, and other forms of digital abuse through the powerful stories of four women. Don't miss the opportunity to join the conversation and be a part of the change.

Legal Issues

Where else in the world can civilians be tried in military courts?

Trying civilians in military courts is considered illegal by international human rights organizations. However, the process continues in countries with a history of military rule or where military regimes exist.

Amendment or not? Govt, legal experts differ

The necessity for an amendment to the Army Act to try civilians in military courts has been disregarded by Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah. But the ISPR has announced that the process has been initiated.

Explainer: Is an amendment necessary to try civilians in military court?

How can civilians be legally tried under military laws? How do civilian governments decide what cases should be tried in military courts? How high is the conviction rate in military courts? Voicepk.net answers these questions and more

SAHR Condemns Pakistan’s Endorsement of Military Trials for Civilians Involved in Protests

SAHR strongly condemns Pakistan's endorsement of military trials for civilians involved in protests. Upholding human rights, SAHR urges respect for the civilian justice system and fair trials for those responsible for vandalism and arson.

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IHC ‘Not Satisfied’ with police report in Sami Abraham Abduction Case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the police report submitted by the Islamabad Police in the case of missing journalist Sami Abraham. The court observed that the report has not answered any key questions related to the case and lacked seriousness.

Imran Riaz Khan’s disappearance remains a mystery

Police have still not presented Imran Riaz Khan in Lahore High Court, 12 days after he has gone missing. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah raises questions by calling it a case of 'self-abduction'.

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Prominent Journalist Sami Ibrahim Missing Amidst Intensifying Crackdown on PTI

Concerns rise as senior journalist & TV anchorperson Sami Ibrahim goes missing amidst state crackdown on PTI. Islamabad police are investigating the situation, but no conclusions yet.

Pakistan, India must repatriate prisoners: NCHR

These arbitrary arrests of fishermen on both sides indicate the rise of a potential humanitarian crisis in the making — with more than 650 Indian fishermen currently in Pakistani jails and another 100+ Pakistani fishermen residing in Indian jails.

India, Pakistan urged to release jailed fishermen

A cross-border peace group has urged the Indian and Pakistani govts to release this Ramzan and Eid some 750 fisherfolk prisoners languishing in jails on either side despite completing their sentences.

Burying the Truth: How ‘Operation Searchlight’ of March 1971 Muzzled the Press

On March 25th Pakistan's military began its Operation Searchlight in its East wing - present day Bangladesh. Voicepk speaks to journalists to find out how the truth was buried beneath propaganda and disinformation.

Iqra’s repatriation sign of hope for Indo-Pak border strayers: activists

The repatriation of Pakistani teenager Iqra Jeewani, who was detained in the Indian city of Bengalaru on January 23, in less than a month to her homeland is unprecedented and gives hope that scores of other prisoners will be similarly facilitated on humanitarian grounds despite the hostilities between the South Asian neighbours, according to peace activists.

Pakistan Repays Turkish Aid in Aftermath of Earthquake

As Turkey’s death toll increases drastically, and the body count rises, Pakistan has begun sending its humanitarian aid, despite still reeling from its own situation of dealing with the devastating floods across the country.

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