Release Khan from Jail Over 60 members of Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday, calling for his involvement “to ensure the release of political prisoners” in Pakistan, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing human rights violations in Pakistan following the February 2024 National Assembly […]
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“Pakistan’s Judicial Independence Undermined” as the country’s Parliament passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment, significantly weakening the judiciary’s autonomy and diminishing the rule of law and human rights protections, according to the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ). The amendment introduces sweeping institutional changes to Pakistan’s judicial structure, particularly affecting the Supreme Court and High Courts. “These
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“Pakistan Judiciary Crisis Deepens” as the government passed a controversial amendment to the constitution that many accuse of undermining the judiciary’s independence and further destabilizing the country’s democracy. During a secretive, late-night parliamentary session, lawmakers enacted the 26th constitutional amendment, sparking outrage over claims that authorities abducted and intimidated them to secure their votes in
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Pakistan Faces $18.8bn Debt Repayment: IMF Warns of Fragile Capacity The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assessed that Pakistan’s capacity to manage external debt repayment remains fragile, with Islamabad’s external financing needs expanding to $62.6 billion over the next three years under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. Projected over five years from 2024-25 to
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Jemima Goldsmith urges Justice for Imran Khan Imran’s ex-wife complains about the former prime minister’s jail conditions. I usually avoid speaking out on Pakistani politics. I don’t share Imran Khan’s views on many political matters, but this is no longer about politics—it’s about the fundamental human rights of my children’s father and the principles of
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On Monday night, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) accused Indian diplomats and consular staff in Canada of engaging in “clandestine” and “criminal” activities, including involvement in homicides. This statement followed the expulsion of senior diplomats from both countries, marking an escalation in the ongoing diplomatic row over the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh
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A recent report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights the reputational risks associated with “IMF’s Risky $7 Billion Pakistan Bailout”. The decision to provide a $7 billion bailout package to Pakistan has raised concerns that the program could go off track, posing significant risks. Despite these challenges, the IMF has deemed Pakistan’s debt sustainable,
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Following two days of intense clashes between police and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters marching on Islamabad, around 1,000 PTI activists—including approximately two dozen police officers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa—were arrested in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The protests, aimed at making a statement at D-Chowk, led to the registration of a dozen cases across various police stations. Protests
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Khan’s Junoon on the Streets: A Nation United in Protest For more than two years, Pakistan has witnessed an extraordinary surge of political fervour led by Imran Khan and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). What began as a movement of defiance has transformed into a sustained show of resistance, with the spirit of revolution
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Khan’s Call and Pindi Responded The evening of 27th September marked a turning point as authorities sealed Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi with containers to prevent a protest called by Imran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), from Adiyala Jail. Despite the government’s efforts to contain the situation, a massive wave of PTI supporters took
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