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A blind Christian man has been arrested and charged with blasphemy after a Muslim person accused him of insulting the Prophet, media reports said. more
Pakistani child dies after falling into a burning furnace while working in a kiln

A 14-year-old Pakistani child worker died after he fell into a burning furnace while working in a kiln, media reports said.

Sindhi student leader abducted in Karachi; rights groups condemn the incident

Several rights groups, including the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), are demanding the release of Ghani Aman Chandio, whose alleged enforced disappearance in the South Asian c ...

Pakistan: Unidentified gunmen abduct 20 labourers from a construction company's camp

Unidentified gunmen attacked a construction company's camp in Pakistan's Khuzdar district and allegedly abducted 20 labourers.

Pakistan: 4.7 million children are currently out of school in KP

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has recorded a massive 4.7 million children who are currently not studying in schools.

Pakistan: Activists voice concern over surge in honour killing cases

Civil society and rights activists in Pakistan have voiced their concerns over the rise in 'honour-killing' cases in Sindh, blaming improper implementation of the existing law as ...

Pakistan commission disposes of 113 missing persons cases in September: Report

Pakistan’s Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (CoIED) has disposed of 113 cases of missing persons in September, according to its latest monthly report.

Multiple suspects booked for allegedly vandalising, attacking Ahmadiya community members in Pakistan

Pakistan police have registered an FIR against multiple suspects who allegedly vandalised properties and attacked members of the Ahmadiya community recently, media reports said on Monday. ...

Pakistan: Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights demands strong action to protect children from abuse in school, seminaries

The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights in Pakistan has demanded strong action to protect children from abuse at seminaries and schools across the country.

Pakistan: Swabi elders form committee to expel transgender

A group of Pakistani elders have formed an 11-member committee in Swabi region and declared that all transgender persons would be expelled from the district, media reports said.