Civil Rights & Justice

QUETTA: In a shocking incident, journalist Abdul Latif Baloch was fatally shot by unidentified attackers in his home in the Mashkey area of Awaran district on Saturday morning. According to police reports, the assailants attempted to abduct Baloch, but he resisted, resulting in them opening fire and killing him instantly. The attackers managed to escape […]

In Pakistan, a climate of fear and anxiety has permeated everyday life, severely impacting social cohesion and disrupting the fabric of society. This pervasive atmosphere is largely attributed to the ongoing issue of religious intolerance, which remains a significant challenge across the nation. As mistrust deepens, many individuals find themselves not only doubting the efficacy

In recent days, the Indian actress and politician Kangana Ranaut made headlines with a provocative post on social media, expressing her discontent with former U.S. President Donald Trump for allegedly failing to support India during its recent military conflict with Pakistan. The post, which featured Ranaut in a dramatic pose reminiscent of a legendary warrior,

ISLAMABAD: A recent report from the World Bank has identified the General Sales Tax (GST) as the most significant contributor to rising poverty levels in Pakistan. The study reveals that GST payments constitute over 7% of households’ pre-tax expenditures, disproportionately impacting poorer and more vulnerable populations. According to the report, titled “The Effects of Taxes

LAHORE: The provincial government of Punjab is moving forward with plans to introduce a new legislative measure aimed at curbing the activities of individuals commonly referred to as “goondas,” who are known for their involvement in criminal and anti-social behavior that disrupts public peace. The proposed law, titled The Punjab Control of Goondas and Anti-Social

In North Waziristan, Pakistan, the date May 28, 2018, is remembered as a significant milestone when the country’s Parliament passed the 25th Constitutional Amendment. This legislation abolished the long-standing Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR), thereby merging the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This move was celebrated as a transformative step towards ending

ISLAMABAD – In a significant legal reversal, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has reinstated military trials for civilians, a decision that has sparked widespread concern over the erosion of fundamental rights in the country. This ruling, delivered by the Constitutional Bench on May 7, 2025, effectively reintroduces a controversial law first enacted during the regime