Iran launches airstrikes on ‘Sunni militant bases’ in Pakistan | Iran
Iran has begun airstrikes against suspected Sunni militant strongholds in Pakistan, potentially escalating tensions in a region already intensified by Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Pakistan said two children were killed and three others injured in the attack late Tuesday, which it called an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace. Confusion arose after […]
Christian in Pakistan Loses Job, Home after False Blasphemy Charge
lahore, PakistanJanuary 12, 2023 (christian daily international–morning star news)A Christian widow in Pakistan is not exempt from being forced out of her job and village, putting her life at risk, despite being acquitted of wrongful blasphemy charges. Musarrat Bibi was acquitted on December 8 after being charged with the crime along with Muslim gardener Muhammad […]
Pakistan human rights body voices skepticism about upcoming elections
Pakistan's Independent Human Rights Commission said on Monday there was little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections being held in the country next month due to “pre-poll irregularities”. He also expressed concern that authorities have rejected the candidature of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and most other members of his party. Munizae Jahangir, co-chairman […]