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5 Dead in Pakistan Protests; Army Receives ‘Shoot on Sight’ Orders

26 Nov 2024

Pakistan's army has been ordered to "shoot on sight" as protests demanding former Prime Minister Imran Khan's release escalate. Clashes have already killed four soldiers and at least one protester, according to reports. Protests Reach Islamabad Protesters stormed Islamabad late Monday, defying government efforts to contain the demonstrations. Supporters of...

Massive Protests Erupt In Pakistan Over Supreme Court Ruling

20 Aug 2024

The "Sar tan se juda" protests in Pakistan have erupted against Supreme Court Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who has faced death threats and demonstrations since February 2024. This unrest began after Isa's ruling to release Mubarak Sani, an Ahmadiyya man charged with blasphemy under a law that was not...

PoJK Pensioners Protest for Pension Hike Amid Skyrocketing Inflation

12 Jun 2024

Scores of former government employees and pensioners in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir recently staged a sit-in protest, demanding an increase in their pensions from the Pakistan government. The demonstrators expressed that managing household expenses has become increasingly difficult due to soaring inflation, yet Islamabad has shown little concern for their...