Geneva, April 7, 2026: A leading human rights activist brought attention to the deteriorating situation in Balochistan during a session at the United Nations Human Rights Council, urging the international community to take note of ongoing concerns in the region. Addressing the forum, the activist highlighted alleged cases of enforced disappearances, restrictions on freedom of […]
Geneva, March 24 2026: Pakistan came under sharp scrutiny during a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, where concerns were raised over alleged human rights violations in Balochistan. Several speakers highlighted issues related to civil liberties and the treatment of local communities in the region. A Japanese human rights activist also criticised Pakistani […]
Pakistan has detained more than 100,000 Afghan nationals this year, marking the highest recorded arrests of Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders and undocumented Afghans, according to a new UNHCR assessment cited by Dawn. The report, released Friday, shows a dramatic escalation in arrest and detention operations across the country. Between January 1 and November 8, […]