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September 27 Long March unlikely; PTI must broaden its political narrative: Sher Afzal Marwat
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and…
Guardians of the Republic: The men & women who kept democracy alive in Pakistan
On International Day of Democracy,…
Constitutional Court issues notices on Sher Afzal Marwat’s petition against CM Sohail Afridi
September 14, 2026 By Hashir…
‘No political party or public office holder has the authority to block roads in Islamabad’: IHC
September 14, 2026 By Hashir…
Balochistan: At least 48 coal miners killed in six incidents this year
September 14, 2026 By Muhammad Junaid LAHORE For coal miners in Balochistan, the danger does not end when they enter a mine. In fact that is just a starting point…
Police start impounding containers ahead of Sept 27 PTI protest
September 2026 By Hashir Ahsan ISLAMABAD Following the PTI's call for a protest in Islamabad on September 27, the administration has begun preparations to prevent the demonstration. Over 500 containers…
Over 90 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims denied permission to fly to India for religious visit
September 12, 2026 By Aitzaz Ibrahim A group of more than 90 Pakistani Sikh pilgrims travelling to India for a religious pilgrimage were stopped at Faisalabad International Airport on Friday…
How was a nine year old schoolgirl subjected to brutality in Swat?
September 12, 2026 By Anwar Anjum MINGORA In Madyan Koza Kali, an area of Upper Swat, a father of six murdered his neighbor's nine-year-old daughter after allegedly raping her. The…
13-year-old ‘bride’ stopped at Faisalabad airport before being sent to husband in Saudi Arabia; nikah registrar arrested
September 12, 2026 By Iqra Manzoor LAHORE An FIA team in Faisalabad has arrested a nikah registrar in Burewala for performing an online nikah of a minor girl with a…
Journalist Bilal Ghauri’s post-arrest bail application filed after judicial remand
September 12, 2026 By Hashir Ahsan ISLAMABAD Journalist Bilal Ghauri's legal counsel is expected to appear in court on September 14, as directed the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA)…
HRCP holds roundtable on Punjab Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026, plans resistance strategy
September 12, 2026 By Rehan Piracha LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday held a roundtable on the Punjab Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2026, bringing together civil society…
PTI Sept 27 Protest Case: KP AG objects to court’s jurisdiction
September 11, 2026 By Hashir Ahsan ISLAMABAD The Islamabad High Court heard a petition against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) September 27 protest and long march. Raising an objection to the court's…
LHC suspends PMDC order sending Afghan medical students back to Afghanistan
The Lahore High Court has restrained medical colleges across Punjab from expelling Afghan medical students and suspended until the next hearing a PMDC directive requiring…
Press freedom groups urge PM Shehbaz to reverse crackdown on journalists
Nine global and local press freedom groups have written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, demanding an end to the crackdown on journalists in Pakistan. Their…
Hina Javed’s family expresses concerns over police investigation, hearing on co-accused Zeeshan’s bail plea set for Sept 14
The hearing for the post-arrest bail application of accused Zeeshan Arshad, in the brutal murder case of Hina Javed, was conducted by Additional District and…
HRCP is deeply concerned by the recently proposed Punjab Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill, which appears to confer sweeping powers on the executive to impose intrusive restrictions on individuals without adequate judicial oversight or due-process
The role of Kashmir migrants in Azad Jammu & Kashmir’s political system remains one of the most debated issues in AJK politics.
In this episode of Rights Watch, former Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee and Member of the AJK Legislative Assembly Abdul Majid Khan responds
In this episode of Know Your Rights, we explore inheritance laws in Pakistan and examine how assets are distributed among legal heirs under the law. We break down the principles governing inheritance, including the division of property, businesses, financial assets, and other
Why do acid attacks continue to occur in Pakistan, and should acid be available for domestic use at all?
In this episode of Rights Watch, we examine the growing debate around acid regulation, acid attacks, and public safety. Our guest, Gul Hasan of the Punjab Women Protection
4 arrested in alleged gang-rape of 2 women of same family
Police in Peshawar have arrested all four suspects wanted in the alleged…
Foreign Office denies mass repatriation of Afghan students, while PMDC alters stance
The Spokesperson for the Foreign Office has denied any reports of sending…
PTI more prepared for Islamabad protest; Damaged public property in past, AG tells court
A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), comprising Chief Justice…
Family seeks justice after 26-year-old Christian man charged in blasphemy case
The family of a 26 year old Christian man in Lahore has…
ATV employees demand reversal of forced retirement, payment of dues
A press conference was held in Islamabad by the aggrieved and distressed…
PMDC directs medical colleges to halt Afghan admissions and repatriate current students
September 9, 2026 By Hashir Ahsan ISLAMBAD Pakistan Medical and Dental Council…
The Kalash Tribe’s only school, working to save its mother tongue without govt help
In a small school in the Bumburet valley of Chitral district, the…
PIMS Tragedy: Senate Committee orders immediate FIRs, asset freeze & names of responsible officers on ECL
A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights was held…
Sindh’s Minority Facilitation Desks: Voices heard, Problems unsolved
Over the past year, more than 3,000 complaints have been registered at…
IHC to form larger bench over PTI’s planned September 27 long march
The Islamabad High Court has decided to constitute a larger bench to…
Activists reject proposed death penalty for acid attacks, demand certainty of punishment instead
The Senate Standing Committee on Interior has approved a bill to enhance…
Sahiwal: Gang rape of 16-year-old boy reported after being lured through TikTok
September 8, 2026 By Aitzaz Ibrahim LAHORE A 16-year-old boy from Depalpur…