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Human rights go for a toss in PoK, Gilgit Baltistan, Activists show mirror to Pakistan at UNHRC

Mar 23, 2023

Geneva (Switzerland), March 23 (ANI): Political activists from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have informed the United Nations Human Rights Council about the serious human rights abuses in the region. While giving an intervention during the 52nd Session of the Council, Nasir Aziz Khan, the central spokesperson of the United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) said, “Our organization would like to draw your attention to the serious human rights abuses that are taking place in Pakistan and its administered Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan. Human rights violations have been reported in Pakistan for many years, with a range of issues including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, discrimination against minorities, and limitations on freedom of expression and assembly”. He added, “In recent years, the situation has deteriorated further, with a sharp increase in reports of human rights abuses. In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, there have been strict restrictions on freedom of expression, association, assembly and publication.” Nasir informed the UN that journalists have been targeted for reporting on sensitive issues, and human rights activists have been harassed and intimidated. He added, “There have been reports of brutalities, including extrajudicial killings, and enforced disappearances political opponents and rights activists. In addition, religious minorities, including Christians, Hindus, and Ahmadis, face discrimination and persecution, and there are concerns about the rights of women and girls, particularly with regard to forced marriages and honor killings. They are often the target of blasphemy laws, which can result in imprisonment or even death”. UKPNP Chairman, Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri in his intervention informed the UN...
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Pashtun activist narrates KPK’s ordeal; calls situation result of Pak’s ‘ties with TTP’

Mar 23, 2023

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Uyghur activist calls on China to enforce UN recommendations to curb human rights abuse in Xinjiang

Mar 23, 2023

Cooperative, objective, non-politicized: India’s believes over Council’s functioning at UNHRC

Cooperative, objective, non-politicized: India’s believes over Council’s functioning at UNHRC

Mar 23, 2023

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 23 (ANI): Amid the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, India at the United Nations Human Rights...
China under fire over ‘debt trap’ at UNHRC; receives credit for ‘full-blown catastrophe’ in nations

China under fire over ‘debt trap’ at UNHRC; receives credit for ‘full-blown catastrophe’ in nations

Mar 23, 2023

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 23 (ANI): Amid several countries struggling to repay the loans given by China, European Foundation for South Asian Studies Director Junaid Qureshi on...
Tricolour flies high over Indian High Commission in London amid Khalistani protests

Tricolour flies high over Indian High Commission in London amid Khalistani protests

Mar 23, 2023

London (UK), Mar 23 (ANI): In response to Khalistani protest, staff of Indian High Commission have upped their ante against separatists in London. A giant tricolour...
Activists raise concern over Pak’s treatment with people of PoK; say ‘no sympathy for local people’

Activists raise concern over Pak’s treatment with people of PoK; say ‘no sympathy for local people’

Mar 22, 2023

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 22 (ANI): Raising several concerns over the ‘wrong treatment’ being given by Pakistan to the people of PoK, UKPNP (Europe Zone) President Amjad...
UNHRC: Experts raise concern over Chinese Projects in South Asia

UNHRC: Experts raise concern over Chinese Projects in South Asia

Mar 22, 2023

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 22 (ANI): At a side event titled Human Rights in South Asia during the 52nd Session of the UNHRC in Geneva on March...
Pakistan is trying to alter PoK’s demography through Digital Census”

Pakistan is trying to alter PoK’s demography through Digital Census”

Mar 21, 2023

Geneva, Switzerland, March 20, 2023: - The wave of resistance against Pakistan’s arbitrary decision of carrying out a digital census in the illegally occupied Gilgit Baltistan...
“Shameful…”: Sikh leaders lambast Khalistanis for attack Indian Embassy in US’ San Francisco

“Shameful…”: Sikh leaders lambast Khalistanis for attack Indian Embassy in US’ San Francisco

Mar 21, 2023

Washington DC (USA), Mar 21 (ANI): Khalistani elements have reared their ugly heads as crackdown intensifies against Amritpal Singh. Triggered by action against ‘Waris Punjab De’...
Jamil Maqsood sides with people of PoK over digital census; opposes Pak’s ‘transparency’ claims at UNHRC

Jamil Maqsood sides with people of PoK over digital census; opposes Pak’s ‘transparency’ claims at UNHRC

Mar 21, 2023

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 21 (ANI): Siding with the people of PoK on them opposing the digital census over their fear of ‘loosing local identity and demography’,...
China under radar for ‘aiding military junta’ in Myanmar; urge for accountability made at UNHRC

China under radar for ‘aiding military junta’ in Myanmar; urge for accountability made at UNHRC

Mar 21, 2023

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 21 (ANI): Amid a worsening situation in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup, European Foundation of South Asian Studies research analyst Michela Mutovciev...
Japanese PM Kishida gets standing ovation in Delhi

Japanese PM Kishida gets standing ovation in Delhi

Mar 20, 2023

New Delhi, March 20 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed the 41st Sapru House lecture on “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)” in Delhi on March...
Indian Medical Students in Russia

Indian Medical Students in Russia

Mar 20, 2023

Saransk (Russia), March 20 (ANI/ TV BRICS): The students from India have first-hand knowledge of how to administer first aid and perform indirect heart massage....
8th Arctic 2023 International Conference

8th Arctic 2023 International Conference

Mar 20, 2023

Moscow (Russia), March 20 (ANI/ TV BRICS): Intensive and sustainable development of the north is the main theme of the eighth "Arctic 2023" International Conference. The...