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Category: Human Rights

Female journalists barred from Taliban press conference in New Delhi on orders from Amir Khan Muttaqi. [IC: WIONews]
Taliban barred women journalists from a New Delhi press event, testing India’s stance on gender rights and democratic values.
Indian Students Lured to Russia on Fake Study Visas, Forced to Fight in Ukraine War
Indian students lured to Russia on fake visas, coerced into fighting Ukraine war as BJP govt remains silent on crisis.
Pakistan Responds to Washington Post Claims Over Afghan Deportations
Pakistan rejects claims of TWP, citing decades of support to Afghan immigrants and delays in US resettlement programs.
Indian Army Halts Muslim Graveyard Construction in Telangana, Citing Defence Ownership
Indian Army stops graveyard construction in Shaikpet, Telangana, sparking outrage over denial of Muslim burial rights.
UK Police Investigate Suspected Islamophobic Arson Attack on Mosque in Southern England
UK police probe mosque arson in southern England amid rising Islamophobia and muted response from leaders and media.
BLF’s Shehak Baloch Exposed BYC ‘Enforced Disappearances’ Debate
Shehak Baloch case exposed BYC’s enforced disappearances debate, highlighting militancy’s role in Balochistan.
Pakistan Distances Itself from Trump’s Gaza Plan, Says Document Is “Not Ours”
Pakistan distances itself from Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, with FM Ishaq Dar stressing the document was “not ours” but reaffirming support for a joint statement by eight Muslim nations at the UNGA.
Pakistan Backs Trump’s 21-Point Gaza Peace Plan 
Pakistan backs Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan, citing commitment to Palestinian cause and lasting Middle East peace.
A man (2L) mourns the death of his father, who died in a separatist militants shooting, at a hospital in Quetta on August 26, 2024. [IC: Banaras Khan/AFP/Getty Images]
Bugti rejects terrorism under guise of grievances; separately, Mahrang Baloch’s Nobel Prize nomination stirs debate on human rights activism and militancy links.
Palestine Recognition Crosses 160 States with France and European Backing
France and six European states recognise Palestine, joining the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal as global support surpasses 160.
At 34, the Queens assemblyman becomes NYC’s youngest mayor in over a century, vowing to bring progressive reform and equality for all citizens.
Intra-party divisions within PPP and calls for early elections by PML-N fuel uncertainty in AJK’s political landscape
Record 74% rejection rate raises concerns amid India–Canada diplomatic tensions.
Haqqani blames Pakistan for TTP issue; policy analysts described his speech as a “reactionary narrative”.
Pakistan’s military spokesman Lt. General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry says the country will safeguard its borders “with strength,” warning Kabul to curb cross-border terror and India against “false flag” provocations.
Ahsan Iqbal highlights the potential of ports and economic zones to boost Pakistan’s economy and regional trade
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