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Asim Munir formaly appointed as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for a period of five years.... read..

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Asim Munir formally appointed as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for a period of five years.... read..

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Only 37 out of 1817 Hindu temples, Sikh Gurudwaras operational: Report reveals state apathy in Pakistan

Islamabad [Pakistan] December 4 (ANI) A recent report presented before the Parliamentary Committee on Minority Caucus has revealed that out of 1,817 Hindu temples and Sikh gurdwaras across Pakistan, only 37 remain operational. The data highlights a grim r... read..

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Pakistan's shadow war on Baloch citizens intensifies

Fresh reports of enforced disappearances have surfaced from Balochistan, deepening concerns over Pakistan's continued suppression of dissent and disregard for human rights.... read..

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Civil groups denounce eviction drives targeting poor settlements in Pakistan

Dozens of representatives from katchi abadis (informal settlements), street vendors and other working-class groups across Islamabad gathered at the National Press Club this week to condemn the eviction operations of Pakistan's Capital Development Authorit... read..

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Pakistan's revenue crisis deepens as corrupt tax system crumbles under IMF demands

Lahore [Pakistan], December 4 (ANI) Pakistan's struggle to meet its revenue targets for the ongoing fiscal year has once again highlighted the deep-rooted structural inefficiencies within the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Preliminary figures from the fi... read..

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42 US lawmakers urge Secretary Rubio to impose visa bans, asset freezes on Pakistani officials over escalating "transnational repression"

Forty-two members of the United States Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate sanctions against senior Pakistani officials for what they term... read..

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Publishers protest Pakistan's unilateral curriculum reform over textbook loss fears

The Punjab government's decision to revamp the school curriculum has triggered a strong backlash from local publishers, who claim the move will inflict massive financial losses and disrupt textbook supply chains across the province, as reported by Dawn.... read..

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IMF exposes Pakistan's deep governance failures

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a damning indictment of Pakistan's governance system, highlighting how elite manipulation, weak institutions, and political patronage continue to undermine the country's economic stability. The IMF's Gov... read..

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Pakistan's population crisis deepens as experts warn of national collapse

Pakistan is on the brink of a demographic disaster, experts cautioned at the conclusion of the Pakistan Population Summit on Tuesday, warning that the country's unchecked population growth is rapidly outpacing its available resources. The two-day event fe... read..

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Waves of enforced disappearances continue in Pakistan

Fresh reports from Balochistan highlight another wave of alleged enforced disappearances, with five young men reportedly taken by Pakistani security forces from different districts, while four previously missing individuals have returned home, as reported... read..

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Pakistan records 25% spike in gender crimes in 2025, majority occur inside homes

Sahil, an organisation that tracks gender-based violence, has indicated a notable increase in crimes against women throughout Pakistan during the first eleven months of 2025 in its annual report, as stated by The Express Tribune (TET).... read..

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"Yet another attempt to spread anti-India misinformation": MEA on Pakistan's overflight clearance claim

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's allegations regarding delays in overflight clearance for aircraft carrying relief material to Sri Lanka, underscoring that India acted promptly and transparently.... read..

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"Aggressive posturing...forced Pakistan Navy to remain in its ports": Navy Chief on readiness, actions that contributed to Op Sindoor outcomes

The Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, on Monday highlighted Operation Sindoor, an ongoing military operation. He highlighted the strategic role played by the Indian Navy, including the deployment of a carrier battle group in the northern Ar... read..

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BLF-Pakistan clash rages over 24 hours in Nokkundi, fighters claim control of key compound

Conflicts between the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) fighters and Pakistani military forces have persisted for over twenty-four hours within a significant compound in Nokkundi, located in the Chagai district, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).... read..

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Immediate action forced Pakistani Navy to be at Makran coast during Op Sindoor: CNS Admiral Dinesh Tripathi

In a shining example of interoperability and joitnness of the armed forces, Chief Of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on Tuesday highlighted how the decisive action said that the "immediate action and aggressive posturing" of India during Operation Sin... read..

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Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for three-match T20 series in January

Pakistan's men's T20I team will be heading to Sri Lanka next month for a three-match T20I series, aiming to fine-tune their skills ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, as per the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) website.... read..

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Pakistan: Section 144 enforced as PTI protests outside IHC over Imran Khan's jail access

Amid growing concerns over the health of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who remains in jail, members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest outside the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, raising slogans demanding justice and poli... read..

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Pakistan sees 200% surge in HIV cases; WHO warns of fastest-growing epidemic in region

Pakistan is currently experiencing one of the fastest-growing epidemics of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, with new infections increasing by 200% over the past 15 years, from 16,000 in 2010 to 48,000 in 2024, as... read..

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Rajasthan Jaipur unit CID Intelligence in Sri Ganganagar arrests Pakistani ISI agent

Rajasthan CID Intelligence on Monday arrested a Punjab resident, Prakash Singh alias Badal, for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI and sending confidential information linked to the Indian Army from Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat to his Pakistani handlers... read..

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Pakistan: Security forces kill 3 TTP militants after attacker blows himself up in Balochistan

At least three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in retaliatory action by Pakistani security forces here, Dawn reported.... read..

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Major attack on Pakistani forces in Nokundi as suicide bomber breaches FC camp; BLF issues claim

A significant assault occurred at a camp of Pakistani forces in the Chagai district of Balochistan on Sunday evening when a "suicide bomber" detonated explosives at the main entrance of the Frontier Corps Headquarters in Nokundi, as reported by Security o... read..

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Pakistan: Communities protest 'Mafia-Led' destruction of Indus riverine grazing and wildlife zones

The alleged extensive clearing of vegetation in the riverine areas of the River Indus by brick kiln operators has sparked significant alarm among local communities, as it harms wildlife habitats and traditional grazing lands, as reported by Dawn.... read..

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Pakistan govt may impose Governor's Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid calls for protest by CM Sohail Afridi

Days after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi staged an overnight sit-in outside Central Jail Rawalpindi (Adiala jail), Pakistani Junior Law and Justice Minister Barrister Aqeel Malik said that Governor's Rule was being considered in KP.... read..

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UK Parliamentarians slam Pakistan for state-backed abductions, drone killings in Balochistan

In a major development in the British Parliament, Labour MP John McDonnell has raised grave concerns over the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan, drawing attention to the abduction of Baloch women and the reported use of drone strikes by Paki... read..

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Pakistan accused of state-sponsored killings as bodies of three disappeared Baloch men found in Kech

At least three bodies of Baloch men who had earlier been reported as victims of enforced disappearance were discovered in Kech district, Balochistan, on Friday, the latest addition to a grim pattern of extrajudicial killings and state-linked abductions, a... read..

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Prolonged border closure with Afghanistan worsens Pakistan's economic crisis

The ongoing closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border since October 11 has dealt a severe blow to Pakistan's trade, manufacturing, and export sectors, worsening the country's already fragile economic situation.... read..

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Control entire nation by controlling one person: Khurram Zeeshan calls out West's desire for dictatorship in Pakistan

Pakistani MP Khurram Zeeshan asserted that it suits countries like the US, along with others in the international community, for Pakistan to remain a dictatorship.... read..

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Pakistan-backed terror module busted by Delhi police special cell; 3 arrested

The Delhi Police Special Cell on Sunday busted an international and interstate Pakistan-backed gangster-turned-terror module and arrested three terrorists, officials said.... read..

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"Op Sindoor not over yet... any action by Pakistan will face befitting response": BSF IG Ashok Yadav

Inspector General of the Border Security Force (BSF), Ashok Yadav, on Sunday said that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing and any action by Pakistan will be met with a strong response.... read..

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Pakistan PM "deliberately staying out" to avoid issuing CDF notification, says security expert Tilak Devasher

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intentionally avoided being present when the notification was due for Field Marshal Asim Munir's appointment as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), said Former member of the National Security Advisory Board Tilak Devash... read..

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Flemish MP calls for ban on Pakistan in Europe, labels it "terror state"

Filip Dewinter, Flemish MP for Vlaams Belang, called for a ban on Pakistan in Europe, accusing it of financially supporting terrorist groups. He said that India and the West were facing the same threats from "radical Islamic terrorism".... read..

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Nawaz becomes fifth-highest T20I wicket-taker for Pakistan as hosts clinch tri-series

Pakistan clinched the T20I Tri-Series 2025 at home with a convincing six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Nawaz became Pakistan's fifth-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, and a... read..

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Pakistan slammed for escalating enforced disappearances amid renewed Baloch protests

Reports from various districts of Balochistan indicate that five more individuals have allegedly been subjected to enforced disappearance by Pakistani forces, while two previously missing persons have returned home, as reported by The Balochistan Post.... read..

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PoJK drowns in filth as Pakistani authorities look away

The worsening sanitation crisis in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has sparked widespread outrage among citizens, who accuse the Pakistani-backed administration of negligence and failure to maintain even basic cleanliness.... read..

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Pakistan: HRCP warns Punjab Labour Code 2025 may undermine labour protections

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has warned that the proposed Punjab Labour Code 2025 (PLC 2025) risks worsening the state of workers' rights in Pakistan instead of improving them.... read..

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UN human rights chief warns Pakistan's constitutional amendment threatens judicial independence

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep alarm over Pakistan's latest constitutional amendment, saying it poses a serious challenge to the country's judicial independence, military accountability, and the over... read..

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UN calls on Pakistan to respect Imran Khan's human-rights and due-process protections

The UN's deputy spokesperson reaffirmed that the world body has urged Pakistani authorities to ensure the human rights and due-process rights of Imran Khan are respected.... read..

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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by six runs to qualify for final of Tri-nation T20I series

Sri Lanka edge past Pakistan by six runs in the hard-fought match of the Tri-nation T20I series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday night as they defended their 184-run total.... read..

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Pakistan: Academic standstill at QAU as Baloch students protest alleged enforced disappearance

Academic life at Islamabad's Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has come to a complete standstill as the Baloch Students Council (BSC) continued its sit-in for the third straight day, demanding the immediate recovery of missing student Saeed Baloch. The protes... read..

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Pakistan: KP Chief Minister stages sit-in after repeated denial of meeting with Imran Khan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi staged an overnight sit-in outside Adiala jail after being denied a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan for the eighth consecutive time, Dawn reported.... read..

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"Not allowed to speak": Imran Khan's sister narrates ordeal of journalists in Pakistan

Noreen Niazi, sister of jailed and former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, spoke of the extent of media censorship in her country, claiming that the establishment has been witch-hunting individuals invested in journalism and subjecting them to such a ... read..

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Imran Khan remains inaccessible for four weeks: Noreen Niazi highlights police brutality in Pakistan

Noreen Niazi, one of the three sisters of jailed and former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, expressed anguish over the uncertainty looming about her brother's condition in jail, saying that the authorities haven't allowed her and others to meet him f... read..

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Pakistan facing darkest times, Hitler-like repression: Imran Khan's sister

Pakistan is going through its darkest time and witnessing "Hitler-era-like repression," with citizens being killed, beaten, and jailed without accountability, said Noreen Niazi, sister of jailed and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.... read..

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Pakistan's hollow promises on women's safety exposed as gender violence, digital abuse surge

Women's rights activists have voiced grave concern over Pakistan's inability to curb the rising tide of gender-based violence (GBV), warning that most survivors remain unaware of how to seek justice, particularly in cases of online harassment.... read..

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Pakistan accused of weaponising courts to silence human rights lawyers

In a joint appeal, prominent international legal organisations have condemned what they described as Pakistan's "persistent judicial harassment" of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, urging authorities to immediately drop... read..

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Pakistan sees protests demanding review of 27th Amendment over judicial independence fears

Amid growing public unrest, Pakistani citizens have strongly condemned the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a direct assault on democracy and the rule of law.... read..

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