UN representative calls for repeal of anti blasphemy laws in 11 countries including Pakistan

Mar 04, 2026

The representative also called for the release of all religious prisoners of conscience, including Christian mother Shagufta Kiran in Pakistan.

USCIRF calls Pak to release Ramzan Bibi who is detained under blasphemy laws

Jan 07, 2021

Washington [US], January 07 : United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner James W. Carr on Thursday announced his adoption of Ramzan...

MP: 22 prisoners released from Indore Central Jail on Independence Day

Aug 15, 2023

Of these prisoners, 19 prisoners were serving life sentences in serious offences and three prisoners were serving sentences in ordinary cases.

Former Tibetan political prisoners offer 'Long Life Prayer' to Dalai Lama, allege repression in Tibet

Feb 24, 2026

Former political prisoners and the Lhasa Boys' Association held a prayer ceremony in Dharamshala for the Dalai Lama. They highlighted severe repression in Tibet,...

Delhi: Three Tihar jail prisoners attacked with blade by inmates

Oct 25, 2021

New Delhi [India], October 25 : Three prisoners in Delhi's Tihar Jail were hospitalised following an attack with a blade by a group of...

Volleyball match held in Chanchalguda Jail to relieve stress of prisoners

Aug 13, 2021

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 13 : A friendly game of Volleyball between prisoners and jailers was held on Friday at Chanchalguda jail to relieve...