The Lahore High Court (LHC) has condemned the Kasur police over a viral video showing arrested individuals—some with shaved heads—being publicly humiliated during a raid on an alleged dance party. Justice Ali Zia Bajwa described the incident as “unacceptable in any society” and questioned the legal basis for such actions. The video, which also included scenes from an Indian film, …
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has summoned Lahore Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Operations Faisal Kamran to explain the actions of police officers who allegedly shaved the heads of individuals caught flying kites and subsequently uploaded videos of the incidents on social media. The court expressed concern over the police’s behavior, emphasizing that such actions are not only inappropriate …
Doctors at Karachi’s Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) have initiated a protest against significant pay disparities and prolonged delays in salary disbursements. House officers and postgraduate trainees are voicing concerns over receiving lower compensation compared to their counterparts at other public hospitals, coupled with months-long delays in payments. Key Issues Highlighted by the Protest Salary Disparities: House officers at ASH reportedly …
Pakistan’s Deportation Policy Since October 2023, Pakistan has intensified efforts to repatriate undocumented Afghan nationals. The government set a deadline of March 31, 2025, for all illegal foreigners, including Afghan Citizen Card holders, to voluntarily leave the country. Following this, deportations commenced on April 1, 2025. Deputy Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry stated that while Afghans with U.N. refugee status could …
On April 14, 2025, the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously approved the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention (Implementation) Bill, 2025. This legislation aims to align Pakistan’s domestic laws with its obligations under the 1972 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC), which the country signed in 1972 and ratified in 1974. Key Provisions of the Bill Establishment of a …
