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In its Elections Watch for November, rights body details threats to the democratic process, including declining security and a lackluster pre-poll environment

In statement, interim information minister says provincial authorities considering imposing ban on PTM

In statement, rights body says establishment’s incursions into political, civic spaces has damaged prospects of free, fair and credible elections

Interim prime minister stresses that any person, regardless of political affiliation, will be able to participate in elections if law permits them to do so

Rightwing TLP warns it will take matter into its own hands if police do not demolish minarets of worship sites in Sheikhupura

Prominent women workers and leaders of the PTI remain imprisoned without charge, with their lawyers lamenting the ‘illegal’ detentions

In statement, rights body expresses alarm over attempts by far-right parties to carve out political space through sectarian strife

Authorities claim to arrest over 100 suspects linked to riots that saw several churches torched, homes of Christian community ransacked

Senators slam government for attempting to bulldoze legislation without proper debate mere days before it is due to step down

HRCP expresses concern over amendment’s definition of ‘disinformation’ straying into censorship territory

In statement, human rights body says wording of resolution implies government willing to sacrifice right to due process for political expediency

Activist’s wife issues statement calling for prayers as she narrates how her husband was ‘picked up’ by armed men when they were driving home

Human rights organization calls for civilian supremacy to resolve ongoing political crisis, insists elections cannot be delayed beyond October 2023

Senator Raza Rabbani warn trials will be challenged before superior courts, HRCP says due process must be followed

In annual report, rights body highlights threats to transpersons, as well as the ongoing victimization of women and uptick in terrorism

Party’s senior leadership slams arrest as ‘fascism’ and vows that such acts will not deter it

Deputy commissioner cites security concerns, potential clashes with counter-Haya March, as organizers vow to march regardless

Ethnic tensions between Sindhis and Pashtuns have spiked in Sindh following murder of a man in Hyderabad

In annual report on the state of human rights in Pakistan, independent body notes that 2021 saw many rights violations from ousted PTI-led government

NGO says ‘forgiveness’ of accused should not be considered legally acceptable after PPP lawmakers cleared of charges over lack of evidence