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
Seventeen years after her brother’s childhood note, a grieving sister in Rawalakot shares an...
HRCP Fact-Finding Mission Visits Gilgit Press Club to Review Press Freedom and Digital Rights
A six-member Human Rights Commission of Pakistan delegation met with local journalists in Gilgit...
Journalist Azra Alam’s Family Detained After Police Raid Home in Attock Release
Following journalist Azra Alam's release after 40 days in Attock Jail, police reportedly raided...
Muzaffarabad Shutdown Enters Seventh Day as Internet Disruption Continues
Markets remain closed while communication outages enter their tenth day across the regional capital
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — A complete wheel-jam and shutter-down strike entered...
JKJAAC Signals Major Announcement for Muzaffarabad Residents
Action Committee urges public to remain prepared as it hints at an important upcoming call
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action...
Bilawal Bhutto Urges Immediate Fulfilment of Commitments Made to People of Azad Kashmir
PPP chairman calls for implementation of public promises and stresses political dialogue to address ongoing concerns
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto...
Women and Children Carry White Flags in Peace March in Rerah Bagh
Residents gather along roads in a symbolic call for peace, dialogue, and resolution of public concerns
RERAH BAGH, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Women and children carrying...
Women Join Rawalakot Sit-In in Significant Numbers as Protest Movement Broadens
Large female participation at Rawalakot Ground highlights the widening social reach of the ongoing rights movement
RAWALAKOT, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Hundreds of women participated in...
Complete Shutdown Continues for Fourth Consecutive Day in Mirpur Azad Kashmir
Sarafa Union urges public to ignore misinformation, confirms markets will remain closed on Saturday
MIRPUR, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — 12 June 2026 — A complete wheel-jam...
Women Hold Protest Demonstration in Mandhol, Rawalakot
Participants raise concerns and call for attention to public issues amid ongoing mobilization across the region
RAWALAKOT, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Women from different communities gathered...
Claims of Atif Maqbool Arrest Denied as Supporters Reject False Reports
Statement says activist remains free and continues involvement in public rights movement
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Claims circulating on social media and through unofficial channels...
Long March Convoys from Mirpur Division Reach Outskirts of Rawalakot
Organisers say final decision on entering the city will be taken after assessing the ground situation
RAWALAKOT, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — 10 June 2026 (5:00 PM)...
One Reportedly Killed, Several Injured as Tensions Escalate in Kotli
Conflicting reports emerge from Kotli as unrest intensifies; official confirmation still awaited
KOTLI, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — At least one person was reportedly killed and several...
Reports of Shoukat Nawaz Mir Arrest Appear Unsubstantiated Amid Widespread Shutdown Across Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
Sources close to JKJAAC leader deny arrest claims as region observes strike and internet disruptions continue
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan-administered Kashmir — Reports circulating in sections of...
Complete Shutdown Observed in Muzaffarabad Busiest Commercial Market Amid Strike Call
Businesses remain closed across key commercial areas as traders respond to shutdown call
MUZAFFARABAD, Azad Kashmir — A complete shutter-down strike was observed in one...
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Calls High-Level Meeting on Developments in Azad Kashmir
Senior officials expected to review recent developments amid growing public and political attention
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a high-level meeting to...
A Coffin on the Riverbank: When Kashmir’s Line of Control Becomes a Final Goodbye
On a crisp Saturday afternoon in late April 2026, mourners gathered on both banks of the Kishanganga River — known as the Neelum across...