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Several BYC Leaders Shifted to Civil Lines Police Station; Families Denied Access

Islamabad – In a concerning development, multiple leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), including prominent activist Dr. Mahrang Baloch, have reportedly been moved from Hudda Jail to the Civil Lines Police Station. Sources confirm that Dr. Mahrang, along with activists Beebow and Gulzadi, are currently detained at the station, while the whereabouts of three...

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Pakistan’s Voice Heard at European Parliament as Samreen Khan Ghauri Participates in Global Youth Forum of Democracy

FRANKFURT, June 26 – Pakistani social and political activist Samreen Khan Ghauri recently concluded a high-profile visit to Europe, where she represented Pakistan at two prestigious international leadership programs. One of the key highlights of her visit was her participation in the European Youth Event (EYE 2025) held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France,...

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NCHR Calls on Health Department for Inclusive HIV Services for Transgender Persons

Peshawar, June 2025 — The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), an independent statutory body established under the NCHR Act, 2012, is mandated to monitor the human rights situation in Pakistan, investigate violations, and recommend policy reforms to uphold constitutional and international obligations. Upholding its commitment to the protection of marginalized communities, NCHR has formally...

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Taliban Leader’s Call for Help from Non-Muslims: Strong Reaction from Chairman of Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, Khurshid Nadeem

Islamabad: Chairman of the Rehmatul-lil-Alameen Authority, Khurshid Ahmad Nadeem, has strongly condemned the recent statement by Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud, leader of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in which he called for support from non-Muslims against Pakistan. Khurshid Nadeem termed the statement as completely against the teachings of the Quran, Sunnah, and fundamental Islamic principles....

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A Seminar on Youth engagement in Digital Resilience for a Harmonious Pakistan”

“Our youth from NMDs need resources, recognition, and representation,” stated said Dr. Qibla Ayaz was appointed as ad-hoc member of Supreme Court’s Shariat Appellate Bench, opening the seminar. He emphasized that “the PKR 100 billion promised must be delivered transparently, and youth must be empowered to lead with unity, pluralism, and peace. The government must...

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Absence of a functional data protection law in the digital age increase vulnerability to surveillance and data breaches

Islamabad: “Despite the constitutional guarantee of privacy, the absence of a functional data protection law has left users vulnerable to surveillance and data breaches.” This was agreed by the participants of a quarterly meeting of the Forum for Digital Rights and Democracy (FDRD) in Islamabad last week. The meeting was organised by the Institute for...

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President, premier salute martyred soldiers

President Asif Ali Zar­d­ari, in a statement, said India’s blatant aggression had further united and strengthened the Pakistani people, and that the entire nation and its armed forces were always ready to respond to India’s hostility. He paid tribute to those martyred as a result of unp­r­ovoked Indian aggre­ssion against Pakistan and said that the...

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Journalism Under Siege: Misinformation and the Crisis of Credibility in Pak-India Tension

In recent days, the South Asian media landscape has been shaken by a surge in conflicting reports, censorship, and disinformation, underscoring a deeper crisis that extends beyond national borders. Pakistan ranked 152 while India secure 151 position (out of 158) in freedom of press globally. On April 22, 2025, a tragic terrorist attack occurred in...

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Beyond the Battlefield: The Cyber Dimension of India-Pakistan Tensions

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate both militarily and digitally, cyberspace has become an increasingly volatile front. While news of physical strikes and military engagements dominates headlines, a quieter but a dangerous engagement is quietly unfolding in cyber space. In recent days, there have been numerous reports of Pakistani journalists, politicians, and public figures...