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Submitting memorandum to UNMOGIP on behalf of people of J-K against atrocities by Pakistani authorities in PoJK: Kashmiri activist Javed Beigh

Kashmiri activist Javed Beigh on Monday strongly condemned the atrocities in PoJK orchestrated by Pakistani rulers and said they will submit a memorandum on behalf of the people of Jammu & Kashmir to the UN office (UNMOGIP) to register their strong pr... read..

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Pakistan: Police officer injured in Grenade attack on Peshawar police station

A police officer sustained minor injuries after a grenade attack on a police station, Dunya News reported.... read..

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India tears into Pakistan's 'Fitna al Hindustan' narrative, exposes it as a 'factory of hate' at UN

India has strongly criticised Pakistan at the United Nations for propagating state-sponsored disinformation by labelling militant outfits operating inside its own territory as "Fitna al Hindustan".... read..

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Amjad Ayub Mirza warns of potential constitutional integration of PoJK and PoGB into Pakistan

Human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has raised concerns over reports surrounding Pakistan's proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, cautioning that the move could pave the way for the formal incorporation of PoJK and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan ... read..

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India slams Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' and deadly Afghan airstrikes at UNSC

India has launched a scathing attack against Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, fiercely criticising Islamabad for exploiting Afghanistan's landlocked position and launching fatal airstrikes that have claimed hundreds of civilian lives.... read..

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Tensions flare up in PoJK as Pakistani forces shell tear gas on protestors

Tensions continue to escalate in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) after Pakistani security forces shelled tear gas on protestors following fresh clashes with the workers of Joint Awami Action Committee.... read..

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Pakistan's human rights body condemns violence in PoJK, calls for immediate de-escalation

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating confrontation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), following reports of deaths among both protesters and law enforcement personnel.... read..

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India slams Pakistan's "desperate" fake news campaign to mask human rights abuses in PoJK

India on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan regarding the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), accusing Islamabad of using fake news to mask its systemic failures and severe human rights violations.... read..

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Memorandum to UNMOGIP condemns "Pakistan state aggression" in PoJK

A memorandum to UNMOGIP on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir strongly condemned the atrocities by Pakistani authorities in PoJK and urged it to send a fact-finding team to the region to assess the scale of loss of lives.... read..

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Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day events

Pakistan on Monday issued 737 visas to Indian pilgrims to enable their participation in events marking the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, scheduled to be held in Pakistan from June 10 to June 19.... read..

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Pakistan's digital governance failure leaves thousands stranded as domicile system collapses in Rawalpindi

A month-long breakdown of internet and biometric verification services at the domicile issuance branch inside the District Courts complex in Rawalpindi has disrupted essential public services, leaving thousands of students and job applicants unable to obt... read..

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JKNIA Chairman Mahmood Kashmiri accuses Pakistan of militarisation, killings in PoJK

Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), Mahmood Kashmiri, has accused Pakistan of deploying thousands of security personnel into Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and carrying out what he described as "massacres"... read..

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Bradford protest highlights Pakistan's alleged rights abuses in PoJK

Members of the Kashmiri diaspora, human rights advocates, and community representatives continued their protest outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, demanding international attention to what they described as a worsening human rights situation in ... read..

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Pakistan: Hyderabad residents left struggling as gas crisis deepens amid scorching heat

Residents of Hyderabad are facing mounting hardships as severe gas shortages continue across the city, with many accusing Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) of failing to provide supply even during its officially announced distribution hours. The prolonged d... read..

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With approx 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI report says India's military spend USD 92.1 bn in 2025

India is believed to have once again slightly expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025 and continued development of new types of nuclear delivery systems, according to the latest findings from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).... read..

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Pakistan: Lower Kohistan residents continue KKH blockade as power project benefits bypass local communities

Protests in Lower Kohistan entered their fourth consecutive day as a committee of religious scholars and local elders vowed to continue blocking the Karakoram Highway (KKH) until electricity generated by the Dubair-Khawar hydropower project is supplied to... read..

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Amid US-Iran standoff, Pakistan Interior Minister arrives in Tehran with letter for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stated that his visit to the Iranian capital is specifically aimed at conveying an official message from the top civil and military leadership of his country, according to Iran's semi-official news agency Tasn... read..

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Pakistan's interior minister arrives in Tehran for US-Iran peace talks

Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday for a fresh round of negotiations with Iranian officials on behalf of the United States, with regional tensions remaining high despite months of diplomatic engagement, as reported by C... read..

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'Economic massacre': Severe water crisis in Sukkur Barrage threatens Pakistan's Kharif crops

Pakistan is facing a severe agricultural crisis as the Right Bank Canal System of Sukkur Barrage experiences a critical irrigation water shortage, threatening millions of acres of farmland and exposing major internal geopolitical rifts, Pakistani newspape... read..

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Corruption, crippling inflation trigger massive healthcare strike threat in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

The Provincial Doctors Association has issued a stern warning to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government, demanding a 100 per cent increase in salaries amid rising inflation and worsening working conditions. Doctors have given the provincial administration a tw... read..

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Balochistan National Party holds protest against enforced disappearances, accuses Pakistani state of escalating repression

The Balochistan National Party (BNP) staged demonstrations across Quetta and several other areas of Balochistan to protest a security raid on the residence of senior party leader Sardar Naseer Ahmed Musiyani in Zehri. The operation allegedly resulted in t... read..

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Pakistan's water sector faces massive funding deficit amid economic strains

Pakistan's water sector development plans are expected to face significant financial constraints in the upcoming fiscal year, with the government proposing allocations far below the amount required for ongoing and future projects, according to a report by... read..

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Pakistan: Karachi court remands man for killing wife over domestic dispute

A Karachi court remanded a man accused of murdering his wife by hitting her with an iron rod to police custody for two days, according to Geo News.... read..

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Not happy about Pakistan's mediation role: Israeli Envoy

Yaniv Revach, Israel's Consul General in Mumbai said on Saturday that they were not happy with Pakistan's role of mediating talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran.... read..

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Clandestine midnight hospital run of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sparks outrage as PTI slams Pakistan over human rights violations

The federal administration in Islamabad has come under severe criticism for its treatment of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, with a provincial minister accusing the central government of blatant human rights violat... read..

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Pakistan accused of militarising PoJK as plan to deploy 14,000 security personnel sparks alarm

Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) human rights activist and political commentator Amjad Ayub Mirza has strongly criticised what he described as a coordinated effort by Pakistan to militarise the region through the proposed deployment of 14,000 ad... read..

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Pakistan: Sanitation lapses leave Karachi reeling under persistent foul odour after Eid

More than a week after Eidul Azha, residents across Karachi are still struggling with the foul smell of decomposing animal waste, raising concerns over the effectiveness of post-Eid sanitation efforts, according to a report by Dawn.... read..

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Alleged enforced disappearances continue as Pakistani forces face scrutiny

Concerns over enforced disappearances in Pakistan have intensified following reports of two new alleged abductions in Karachi and Hub Chowki, while two individuals who had previously gone missing have reportedly returned to their families, as reported by ... read..

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SC denies bail to YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of spying for Pakistan

The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to travel vlogger and YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives.... read..

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India lodges protest with Pakistan against "Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly polls"

India on Friday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the latter's plans to hold "General Elections" for the "Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly", in the Indian territories illegally and forcibly occupied by Pakistan, scheduled for 7 June 2026, as per a ... read..

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India beat Pakistan 5-3 in thrilling semi-final to enter U18 Men's Asia Cup final

The Indian U18 Men's Hockey Team showed incredible character to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a high-voltage semi-final match of the U18 Men's Asia Cup 2026 on Friday.... read..

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Pakistan's public healthcare in crisis as Rawalpindi hospitals drown in Rs 2.2 billion debt

Pakistan's public healthcare system is facing mounting pressure as three major government hospitals in Rawalpindi have accumulated outstanding dues of nearly Rs 2.2 billion to pharmaceutical suppliers, jeopardising the availability of free medicines for p... read..

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Baloch National Movement accuses Pakistan of tightening grip on Mashkay as rights concerns escalate

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has alleged that Pakistani security forces have imposed a prolonged and restrictive curfew in Mashkay, a region of Balochistan's Awaran district, creating what the group described as a worsening humanitarian crisis. Resi... read..

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Pakistan's fuel breakdown exposes administrative failure as petrol crisis deepens

Residents of Quetta are enduring severe hardships as an escalating petrol shortage has brought daily life to a standstill, exposing serious shortcomings in the provincial administration's ability to manage essential supplies. Long queues have formed outsi... read..

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Pakistan's inflation crisis deepens as government employees demand urgent relief

Pakistan's worsening inflationary crisis has intensified financial hardships for government employees, prompting renewed demands for substantial relief measures ahead of the Federal Budget 2026-27. Leaders of the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (A... read..

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Internal rift explodes in Pakistan's Tehreek-i-Insaf as disgruntled KP lawmakers revolt over "lack of efforts" to free Imran Khan

A faction of lawmakers from the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has exposed deep internal rifts and severe administrative failure, expressing grave concerns over a "lack of efforts" by the top leadership to secure the freedom o... read..

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Pakistan: Karachi drowns in filth a week after Eid as civic authorities face fresh criticism

Seven days after Eid al-Adha, large parts of Karachi continue to struggle with uncollected animal remains and household garbage, exposing what residents describe as a major failure of the city's sanitation management system. Several neighbourhoods remain ... read..

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Ellis, Inglis, Green shine as Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs in 2nd ODI

Half-centuries from Josh Inglis and Cameron Green and a four-wicket haul from Nathan Ellis were standouts as Australia secured a 41-run win over Pakistan in a low-scoring match at Lahore on Tuesday.... read..

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Pakistan: Basic infra collapse plunges Karachi into catastrophic water crisis amid continuous grid failures

In a telling reflection of collapsing basic infrastructure in Pakistan, the commercial hub of Karachi has been plunged into a catastrophic humanitarian crisis as its already fragile water supply network suffered another crippling blow due to a major techn... read..

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Imran Khan's sister demands "independent judiciary" and free elections, slams Pakistan authorities

Aleema Khan, the sister of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, asserted that any acceptable compromise must entail the re-establishment of an independent judiciary and the conduct of transparent general elections, as Pakistani authorities once ... read..

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Pakistani forces accused of fresh crackdown as enforced disappearance allegations mount across Balochistan

Fresh allegations of enforced disappearances and military excesses have surfaced across several districts of Balochistan, raising concerns about Pakistan's security operations in the restive province. At least ten individuals were allegedly taken into cus... read..

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Pakistan's education privatisation drive sparks outrage as teachers warn of collapse

A growing controversy has erupted in Pakistan's education sector after major teachers' and pensioners' organisations strongly criticised the government's continued push towards privatisation of public educational institutions.... read..

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