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Pak court suspends medical council's order to expel Afghan students from institutions

A Pakistani court has suspended an order to expel Afghan students. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council's directive is now on hold. Afghan students can continue their education and remain in hostels. This decision follows a petition filed by affected students. The court will hear further arguments on September 18.

The Economic Times

'Disproportionate' use of force against PoK protesters, polls not credible: Pakistan's human rights body

Pakistan's human rights body questioned the PoK election's credibility. The state used disproportionate force against protesters, deepening polarization. Longstanding grievances fueled unrest and institutional distrust in the region. India called the PoK elections a complete farce and criticized Pakistan's actions. The report urged an independent investigation into all deaths and…

The Economic Times

Human rights panel faults Pakistan's response to PoJK unrest; warns of excessive force, shrinking civic space

Growing distrust and expression curbs fueled unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. State authorities responded confrontationally, allegedly using disproportionate force against protesters. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan noted conflicting accounts of the violence. Concerns remain over the wider electoral environment due to security and communication restrictions. An independent investigation…

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‘Her screams echo in my ears’: the trauma of so-called ‘honour killings’ in Pakistan

There were 470 women killed in such circumstances across the country last year, with rights groups saying the true toll will be even higher, reflecting a system that still protects the accused

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan 'Honour Killing' Video Goes Viral: Couple 'Lured' To Their Death, 13 Suspects Apprehended

Viral 'honour killing' video from Pakistan leads to arrest of 13 suspects, including a tribal elder, in Balochistan's Deghari district.

International Business Times UK

Pakistan seeks YouTube ban on 27 opposition and journalist channels

Pakistan court order pushes the platform to block channels critical of the government and state institutions.

Al Jazeera

Rights Body raises alarm over detention of political activists in PoGB

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has raised serious concerns over the detention of political activists in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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32 Killed In New Sectarian Violence In Pakistan

At least 32 people were killed and 47 wounded in sectarian clashes in northwest Pakistan, an official told AFP on Saturday, two days after attacks on Shiite passenger convoys killed 43.

International Business Times

Pakistan bans prominent Pashtun rights group citing security concerns

Government says activities of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement were ‘prejudicial’ to the country’s peace and security.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan Police Kill Blasphemy Suspect In Shootout

Recent extrajudicial killing of blasphemy suspect in Pakistan sparks condemnation and calls for accountability amid rising tensions over blasphemy accusations.

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Kurram clashes: How a Pakistani land dispute led to a deadly tribal battle

At least 46 people were killed and 200 injured in clashes until a ceasefire was agreed upon on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

What’s behind Pakistan’s move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI?

Analysts say the move could have been triggered by recent legal wins for the PTI — but could backfire on the government.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s government seeks to ban party of former PM Imran Khan

Move comes after supreme court ruling makes PTI largest party in parliament

The Guardian - UK

Where is Ahmad Farhad? The mysterious case of Pakistan’s missing poet

Farhad has been missing for a week. His family blames Pakistan’s spy agency but the government denies holding him.

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International Business Times

Pakistan Election Won't End Strife, Warns Rights Warden

Pakistan's preeminent rights activist describes the upcoming election as a messy melodrama staged by an emboldened military, unlikely to bring down the curtain on a cast of crises plaguing the country.

Al Jazeera

Pakistani lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir abducted, wife says

Prominent lawyer and rights activist picked up by unidentified men amid ongoing crackdown on ex-PM Imran Khan’s party.

The Guardian - UK

Mob storms Pakistan police station and lynches man accused of blasphemy

Killing is latest in string of mob attacks against people accused of blasphemy in Muslim-majority country

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s top rights group raises ‘alarm’ on religious freedom

The HRCP report focuses on forced conversions, desecration of places of worship and marginalisation of Ahmadi community.

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Millions in Pakistan without digital ID card: Rights activists

Activists say many lack Computerized National Identity Card as critics cite database breaches and privacy violations.

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