Thousands Struggle After Severe Flooding in Pakistan Why are older people and children at increased risk? Severe flooding in Sindh province leaves thousands dealing with disease and food insecurity due to lack of support from the government. Over 140,000 displaced since August 2024 Communities facing health risks and lost livelihoods Little international or government assistance … Read more
A Critical Review of Pakistan’s Human Rights Record What Infractions Have Been Identified? Two blasphemy-related extrajudicial executions by the police Crackdown on protests Enactment of the restrictive Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024 Arbitrary detention and mass arrests of opposition workers and leaders Ban on Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Harassment of human rights defenders like … Read more
Amnesty International Condemns Pakistan Government’s Ban on Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement Amnesty International strongly criticizes the Pakistan government’s ban on the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) and the use of anti-terrorism laws against activists and peaceful protesters from minority groups, calling it a violation of fundamental rights. What is PTM? PTM advocates for the human rights of … Read more
What does the new Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act mean for Pakistan? Responding to the recent developments in Pakistan, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International raised concerns about the implications of the new Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024. The Act poses a threat to the right to freedom of … Read more
Responding to ongoing internet disruptions in Pakistan and a lack of transparency surrounding their cause, the Islamabad High Court is set to hold a hearing on August 26. Amnesty International’s Technologist, Jurre Van Bergen, expressed concerns about the monitoring and surveillance technologies used by Pakistani authorities. Why is transparency important in this situation? Pakistani authorities … Read more
One Year on: Minority Christian Community in Pakistan Awaits Justice Pakistan’s government has failed to deliver justice for the minority Christian community one year after a violent arson and mob attack in Jaranwala, Amnesty International reports. Over 90% of attack suspects in Jaranwala are still at large. Trials for those arrested are yet to start. … Read more
Responding to the deaths of at least three Baloch protesters and mass arrests of participants of the ‘Baloch Raji Machi’ protests in Balochistan, Pakistan, Babu Ram Pant, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International, expressed deep concern over the situation. Why are Baloch protesters facing violent crackdowns? Every time Baloch protests occur, security … Read more
Developments in Pakistan for Afghan Refugees Responding to the recent announcement by the Government of Pakistan, Thyagi Ruwanpathirana from Amnesty International expressed his views on the extension granted to Afghan refugees holding UNHCR-issued Proof of Registration (PoR) cards in the country. Why was the extension granted? The Pakistan government agreed to extend the stay of … Read more
In a groundbreaking effort to strengthen law enforcement capabilities in the conflict-ridden province of Balochistan, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Pakistan has joined forces with the University of Balochistan in Quetta. What is the significance of this partnership for Balochistan? This partnership aims to enhance the abilities of law enforcement personnel … Read more
Recognizing this, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organized a comprehensive five-day training entitled “Law of Armed Conflict at Sea” for 23 officers of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) from February 12–16, 2023. What was the training about? The training focused on the Law of Armed Conflict at Sea It aimed to … Read more