Human Rights
Reports, violations, and peace efforts in the region.
Reports Emerge of Heavy Operation and Drone Strikes in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir’s Bagh District
Social media and local reports allege multiple drone strikes and civilian casualties in Pindi, South Bagh, amid security operations following a long-march announcement. Unverified reports and videos shared across social media on October 29, 2026, pointed to a heavy security operation, intense gunfire, and alleged drone strikes in the Pindi area of South Bagh in […]
Maryum Batool Ainee Leads Women’s Economic Empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan Through Entrepreneurship
From Skardu's pioneering professional beautician to chamber founder, Maryum Batool Ainee is expanding vocational education and economic opportunities for women across Gilgit-Baltistan. SKARDU — Over the past two decades, Maryum Batool Ainee has emerged as a prominent figure in women's entrepreneurship and vocational training across Gilgit-Baltistan. Recognized as the region's first professional beautician, she has […]
A Sister’s Open Letter After Rawalakot Killing Shines Light on Civilian Cost of Unrest
HRCP Fact-Finding Mission Visits Gilgit Press Club to Review Press Freedom and Digital Rights
Journalist Azra Alam’s Family Detained After Police Raid Home in Attock Release
Rawalakot Youth’s Death Sparks Soul-Searching Over Online Abuse and Protest Hardships in Azad Kashmir
A community figure in Rawalakot’s Bungoin Gala Meli Khan area mourns fallen youth, questions the prolonged economic toll of protests, and decries rising online toxicity. The human toll of ongoing protests and security friction in Azad Kashmir has left families grappling with profound grief, prompting renewed calls within local communities for civil discourse and a […]
Security Forces Intensify Crackdown in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir, Rights Violations Alleged
Local leaders accuse authorities of a brutal crackdown, blockades, and mass detentions in Azad Kashmir amid ongoing protests over unfulfilled agreements. Security forces have intensified a heavy crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, drawing sharp condemnation from local leaders over alleged mass arrests, severe supply blockades, and restrictions on medical access. According to statements circulating from regional […]
Line of Control Cannot Separate Our Hearts: Waqar H. Bhatti
Local leader emphasizes enduring cultural and spiritual bonds across the divided region, declaring that shared identity remains unbreakable. The Line of Control (LoC) dividing Jammu and Kashmir fails to sever the deep emotional and cultural ties uniting people on both sides, local leader Waqar H. Bhattu has stated. In a recent message emphasizing regional solidarity, […]
Family and Supporters Demand Court Appearance Ahead of Shaukat Nawaz Mir’s Hearing in Azad Kashmir
Detained since June 30 without outside contact, Kashmiri rights figure Shaukat Nawaz Mir is scheduled for a court hearing tomorrow amid mounting legal and human rights concerns. Supporters and family members have raised urgent questions regarding the prolonged detention of prominent Kashmiri figure Shaukat Nawaz Mir, who is scheduled to appear before an Azad Kashmir […]
Rawalakot Leader Demands Answers Over Disruption of Children’s Education in Azad Kashmir
Joint Awami Action Committee core member Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri questions authorities over educational disruptions during a public conference in Rawalakot. RAWALAKOT — A senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has raised serious concerns over the disruption of educational activities across Azad Kashmir, demanding accountability from authorities regarding the impact on schools, […]
Shaukat Nawaz Mir Expected in Court Tomorrow as Detention Reaches 55 Days
The upcoming court hearing on August 28 marks a crucial phase for the detained Joint Awami Action Committee core member, whose prolonged custody has drawn persistent scrutiny. MUZAFFARABAD — The legal proceedings surrounding detained Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) core member Shaukat Nawaz Mir reach a critical juncture, with his appearance in […]