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Rally demands release of Pakistani human rights lawyer taken by armed men in Karachi

Dozens of protesters are holding a rally in Pakistan’s biggest city of Karachi to demand the release of a top rights lawyer, after he was abducted by armed men the previous day

The Independent UK

Pakistani human rights activist abducted in Karachi

Prominent Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir was abducted late on Thursday night in the southern city of Karachi, his wife said, prompting widespread outcry in the country.

Reuters

Pakistani lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir abducted, wife says

Prominent lawyer and rights activist picked up by unidentified men amid ongoing crackdown on ex-PM Imran Khan’s party.

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Pak says it is ready for talks ‘with open mind’

New Delhi, May 29: Pakistan, in its latest communication to India, is believed to have expressed its willingness to discuss “with an open mind” every proposal or alternative that may be put forward at the talks to resolve the deadlock, according to the Karachi newspaper “Dawn.” A special representative of…

The Hindu

Second Pakistani journalist missing, family alleges abduction

Both Sami Abraham’s family and Karachi-based independent BOL television, where he works, say he has been kidnapped.

Al Jazeera

Keralite dies in Karachi jail; family says it will receive body only if brought to Kerala

The family members of C.V. Sulfikar, 48, from Kapur near Thrithala, who died in Pakistan jail, have expressed their inability to receive his body at Chandigarh airport. However, the family said they would receive the body if it is brought to Kerala.

The Hindu

Why are people protesting in Pakistan? Former PM Imran Khan arrested by paramilitary forces

Thousands take to the streets across places such as the capital Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar

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Guantanamo Bay art: Pakistani artist depicts 20 years of detention

Ahmed Rabbani was held in the US detention centre at Guantanamo Bay for nearly 20 years and was eventually released without charge in February. Ahmed says his paintings denounce the torture he suffered at the hands of his captors and is asking the US military to return the artwork he…

France 24

Protests erupt in Pakistan cities after Imran Khan arrest

Thousands take to the streets in the capital Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and other cities.

Al Jazeera

Azam says Pakistan 'in good position' for World Cup after NZ mauling

Karachi (AFP) - Captain Babar Azam says the "dominant" one-day series win over New Zealand sets Pakistan up nicely for the World Cup, despite doubts over their participation.

AFP

New Zealand avoid Pakistan whitewash despite Iftikhar run blitz

Karachi (AFP) - Henry Shipley and Rachin Ravindra shared six wickets as New Zealand beat Pakistan by 47 runs in the fifth and final one-day international in Karachi on Sunday.

AFP

Calls grow for Pakistan’s zoos to close after death of 17-year-old elephant

Case of Noor Jehan in Karachi draws criticism of conditions and renewed accusations of neglect at country’s facilities

The Guardian - UK

Freedom to paint: Pakistani Gitmo prisoner finds release in art

Karachi (AFP) - When Ahmed Rabbani ran out of paint to satisfy his artistic yearnings during 20 years of incarceration at Guantanamo Bay, he turned to whatever came to hand -- dirt, coffee grinds and even spices such as turmeric from the prison canteen.

AFP

The fate of a teenage zoo elephant in Pakistan was tragic — and a symbol of much more

As details of Noor Jehan's neglect came to light, the revelations sparked a national conversation about the neglect and abuse of animals in Pakistan — and of vulnerable humans as well.

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Azam takes Pakistan to top ODI ranking in win over New Zealand

Karachi (AFP) - Babar Azam scored a superb century Friday to help lift Pakistan to the top of the one-day international rankings after a thumping 102-run victory in the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi.

AFP

Record-breaking Azam lifts Pakistan to 334-6 in fourth ODI

Karachi (AFP) - Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday became the fastest batter to complete 5,000 one-day international runs to lift his team to 334-6 in the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi.

AFP

Pakistan's Babar Azam becomes fastest to 5,000 ODI runs

Karachi (AFP) - Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday became the fastest batter to complete 5,000 one-day international runs during the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi.

AFP

Pakistan register first ODI series win over New Zealand in 12 years

Karachi (AFP) - Pakistan registered their first one-day international series win over New Zealand in 12 years with a hard-fought 26-run victory in the third match in Karachi on Wednesday.

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Daily Mirror

Brit who survived airline hijack confronts man who held him at gunpoint after 36 years

British national Mike Thexton, now 63, was just 27 when his flight returning from Karachi in Pakistan was boarded by a terror cell who wanted to strike Israeli military targets from the skies

Reuters

Elephant in Pakistan zoo dies, reviving concern over animal treatment

Noor Jehan, an elephant in Pakistan's Karachi Zoo whose illness revived criticisms of the nation's zoos, died on Saturday despite frantic efforts to treat her, officials said.

Daily Mirror

Brit on 1986 Pan Am plane attack faces terrorist to find out why he spared his life

Mike Thexton was 27 when, after a summer hiking in the Himalayas, the plane he boarded from Karachi, Pakistan was hijacked by a Palestinian terror cell

AFP

Ailing Pakistan elephant dies, leaving 'mourning' partner in limbo

Karachi (AFP) - An ailing elephant at a Pakistan zoo died on Saturday, vets said, calling on the ill-equipped menagerie to evacuate her "mourning" partner to avert a second tragedy.

Reuters

Exclusive-Pakistan makes its first purchase of discounted Russian oil

Pakistan has placed its first order for discounted Russian crude oil under a deal struck between Islamabad and Moscow, the country's petroleum minister said, with one cargo to dock at the port of Karachi in May.

Reuters

Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans

Women pedal sewing machines, deftly lining up seams and pleats as they assemble brightly coloured dresses for young girls at an orphanage in Pakistan, in preparation for Eid al-Fitr, which ends the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

AFP

Ailing Pakistan elephant may be euthanised after collapsing

Karachi (AFP) - Animal experts will decide in coming days whether an ailing elephant at a zoo in Pakistan needs to be euthanised after it collapsed in its pen last week and has since failed to stand up, officials said.

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