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Amnesty International Demands Investigation After Deadly Crackdown on PTI Protesters in Islamabad

Islamabad, Pakistan – Amnesty International is calling for a full and transparent investigation into a series of violent incidents that occurred in Islamabad on November 26 and 27, when military and police forces reportedly used excessive force against demonstrators from the opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The human rights organization highlighted concerns about the large number of protester arrests and deaths during these confrontations. According to Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for South Asia, Babu …

Amnesty International Calls for Transparent Probe into Pakistan’s Forceful Dispersal of PTI Protesters in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Amnesty International is calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the violent dispersal of protesters by security forces in Islamabad, which reportedly resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries. The human rights organization condemned the government’s approach, describing it as a brutal crackdown on peaceful assembly. Over 10,000 supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party converged on the city’s D-Chowk area over the past weekend, clashing with an estimated 20,000 security …

Deadly Clashes in Islamabad: Security Forces Accused of Firing on Protesters Demanding Imran Khan’s Release

Islamabad, Pakistan — Clashes erupted in Pakistan’s capital as tens of thousands of demonstrators, rallying for the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, faced off against heavy security forces on Tuesday. The government, which had deployed the army and paramilitary units with stringent orders, is accused of using lethal force against protestors, resulting in numerous casualties. The tensions peaked as protestors, defying a government ban, surged toward the Red Zone — a highly …

Violent Clashes in Islamabad: Death Toll Rises as Government Forces and PTI Protesters Confront

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A violent crackdown on protesters in Islamabad has resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals and injuries to approximately 830 others since demonstrations began on November 24. The protesters, supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, have clashed with security forces in the capital, leading to escalating tensions and widespread unrest. The PTI has reported that among the fatalities, the victims included Anis Shehzad Satti, Malik Mubeen Aurangzeb, Abdul Qadir, Malik Safdar …

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Islamabad as Protesters Demand Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Release

Islamabad, Pakistan — Violent clashes erupted in Pakistan’s capital on Tuesday, resulting in multiple fatalities as police confronted protesters demanding the release of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The protesters, primarily supporters of the opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), also called for the resignation of the current government. According to Pakistan’s interior ministry, several paramilitary soldiers lost their lives during the confrontations, though the details about who was directly responsible for these deaths have …

Tragic End for Cherished Pashtun Voice: Poet and Leader Gilaman Wazir Passes Away Following Islamabad Assault

Islamabad, Pakistan – Gilaman Wazir, a prominent Pashtun leader and poet, has died following injuries sustained in a violent attack here, officials confirmed on Thursday. The attack, which occurred late Wednesday in a busy area of Islamabad, has sparked an outpouring of grief and raised concerns about security in the capital. Wazir was known for his advocacy on behalf of Pakistan’s Pashtun community and was a revered figure in literary circles. His poetry, often infused …

Tragic End for Esteemed Pashtun Poet and Leader, Gilaman Wazir, Following Assault in Islamabad

Islamabad, Pakistan – Gilaman Wazir, a prominent Pashtun leader and poet, has died following a violent attack in Islamabad, authorities reported on Sunday. Wazir, who was in his early 50s, was known for his forthright advocacy for the rights of Pashtuns, an ethnic minority group in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The attack occurred late Saturday evening in a bustling area of the capital city, where Wazir was attending a cultural event. According to police reports, the …