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The Zikri Massacre of 28 August 2014 On the night of 28 August 2014, Military Intelligence officer Usman, accompanied by two armed men, stormed the Zikiri community’s place of worship in Ziarat-e-Dan, Awaran. What began as an evening of prayer and faith turned into a night of horror. Seven men were killed, and four others were wounded in cold blood.

For decades, the Pakistani army has committed grave human rights violations in Awaran district, Balochistan. These abuses include extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, collective punishment of families of political activists, and…

Human Rights Council of Balochistan - Reports

In July 2025, the Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) documented 112 cases of enforced disappearance. Of these, 89 remain missing, 15 were later released, and 8 were killed extrajudicially…

Outline map of Pakistan with text “Pakistan Anti-Terrorism Act Amendment 2024: What We Know” on a green background

Amnesty International has urged Pakistan to withdraw proposed changes to its anti-terrorism law, warning that they could enable arbitrary detention and heighten risks of human rights abuses. What is the…