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Express Tribune
21 hours ago
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- Express Tribune
Pakistan stands in solidarity with torture victims worldwide on International Day
Listen to article On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Pakistan expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Kashmir (IOJK), condemning acts of torture and brutality by occupying forces. In a statement released today, Pakistan expressed its strong opposition to torture, underlining that it remains deeply committed to eradicating such practices and strengthening the protection of human dignity. The country reaffirmed commitment to eradicating torture and standing in solidarity with victims worldwide. The foreign office stated that torture, in all its forms, is incompatible with the core values of justice, mercy, and compassion embedded in Islam. These principles, it added, are the foundation for the nation's stance on human rights. "Islam upholds the sanctity and dignity of every human being," the statement read. "Any act of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment is inconsistent with the values of justice and compassion at the core of Islamic teachings." Read: Israeli forces kill 60, half near aid centres According to the statement Pakistan's commitment to combating torture is reflected in its ongoing legal reforms and the strengthening of institutional safeguards. The government is actively enhancing oversight mechanisms and legal frameworks to ensure accountability and protect individuals from inhuman practices. Furthermore, efforts are being made to provide victims of torture with essential medical, legal, and psychological support. Furthermore, the statement highlighted Pakistan's concerns regarding the widespread use of torture in occupied territories. Pakistan condemned the ongoing abuse faced by the people of the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where they have been subjected to brutal treatment by the occupying powers. These actions, Pakistan stressed, are intended to suppress their right to self-determination and continue to violate fundamental human rights. Pakistan reiterated its call for the international community to condemn the actions of these occupying powers and hold them accountable for their violations. The statement urged global support for ending the suffering of victims and ensuring the protection of their rights.
New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Vijayapura cops book medical student for pro-Pak post
BELAGAVI: The Vijayapura police have filed a case against a student of Al Ameen Medical College of Vijayapura for sharing an alleged pro-Pakistan post from her accounts on social media sites. The student, however, retracted from her post after a suo motu case was filed against her. The student, Tashaudh Faruqui Shaikh, shared a post on her Instagram account allegedly stating, 'To my Pakistani friends, people of IOJK (Indian Occupied JK) to avoid going near military, government installations. If you are living close to 200-km in the border radius, please move inland. May Allah protect us all from India, Ameen #SOS.'' According to Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi, the student also shared several controversial posts that she received from unknown sources on her Instagram account. 'The student is doing her internship after completion of her medical degree and is a resident of Mumbai. The police have taken measures to stop all her posts from going viral. We will take up an investigation,' said Nimbargi. A case has been registered against the student by Vijayapura Rural Police station under Sections 152 and 197 of BNS, informed sources said. Meanwhile, Tashaudh retracted her statement on social media. The student said that she would apologise to all those who were hurt by her remarks. 'As an Indian, I am patriotic and love my motherland. It was foolish on my part to have made such comments. I would never make such comments henceforth. Jai Hind,'' she said on Instagram. ENS
