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UN Expert Condemns Imran Khan's Prison Conditions: Potential Human Rights Violations in Pakistan's Political Crisis
Dec 13, 2025 10:23 am CST
A UN human rights expert has warned Pakistan that former Prime Minister Imran Khan's detention conditions may constitute torture, citing prolonged solitary confinement, poor cell conditions, and inadequate medical care. The 72-year-old political figure has been held at Adiala Jail since September 2023, raising international concerns about human rights standards amid Pakistan's ongoing political turmoil.
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment: How Asim Munir's Army Gains Unprecedented Power Over the State
Nov 12, 2025 01:23 am CST
Pakistan's government has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, granting sweeping powers to Army Chief Asim Munir as the new Chief of Defence Forces. This landmark legislation shifts military control from the president and cabinet directly to Munir, establishes a new Federal Constitutional Court, and provides constitutional backing to military authority, raising concerns about Pakistan's democratic institutions and balance of power.
Pakistan Government and Protesters Reach Historic Agreement to End Deadly Unrest in PoK
Oct 04, 2025 02:23 pm CST
After violent protests claimed 10 lives in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the federal government and protesters have signed a comprehensive 25-point agreement addressing demands for infrastructure improvements, administrative reforms, and compensation for victims. The deal, negotiated by a high-level delegation dispatched by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, includes provisions for healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and reduced government size, marking an end to the five-day shutdown that paralyzed the region.
Death Toll Rises to 12 as Violent Protests Continue in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Against Government Oppression
Oct 02, 2025 02:23 am CST
Violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have resulted in 12 civilian deaths and over 200 injuries as demonstrators demand fundamental rights from the Pakistani government. Led by the Joint Awami Action Committee, protesters are facing heavy military response while calling for political reforms and accountability. The unrest follows a separate incident where 30 civilians were killed by airstrikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.