To prevent the misuse of blasphemy laws and the violence this begets, the recent amendments need to be rethought.
Updated 05 Sep, 2023 08:49am
The deceased belonged to the Hazara community of Quetta and were part of a group that was visiting Ziarat: sources.
Published 08 Jun, 2019 12:02am
"We know that we are passing through a killing field. But we have to earn a living for our families."
Published 13 May, 2019 11:07am
A state loyal to its citizenry would take much less to understand that Hazaras will only be safe when everybody is safe.
Published 22 Apr, 2019 09:49am
Can the state be absolved of crime by negligence?
Published 18 Apr, 2019 09:50am
Many points of NAP not being implemented, say protesters as sit-in continues for another day.
Updated 15 Apr, 2019 09:24am
Body parts of suspected suicide attacker sent to Punjab Forensic Science Agency for DNA testing, says DIG Cheema.
Updated 15 Apr, 2019 08:33am
Hazaras are killed because they are Shia. We know because their killers say so.
Published 14 Apr, 2019 11:20am
Militant Islamic State group claims responsibility for suicide attack, releases bomber’s photo.
Updated 14 Apr, 2019 07:59am
Attack claims lives of 9 members of Hazara community, one FC soldier; PM condemns "terrorist attack" and seeks inquiry.
Updated 12 Apr, 2019 04:04pm
The recent hunger strike in Quetta by Hazara women emphasised the daily horrors the community faces.
Updated 05 May, 2018 11:24am
Protesters demand army chief visit sit-in, hunger strike camps amid assurances of protection
Updated 01 May, 2018 01:28pm
Unidentified assailants open fire at an electronics shop in the city, escape unhurt after attack.
Updated 28 Apr, 2018 07:48pm
DIG says the incident appears to have been a targeted killing.
Updated 18 Apr, 2018 05:36pm
"This appears to be an act of targeted killing," says police officer.
Updated 01 Apr, 2018 04:28pm
The Hazaras continue to be under relentless assault in Pakistan but face danger even after fleeing as refugees.
Updated 22 Oct, 2017 01:27pm
Armed motorcyclists open fire at vehicle killing three members of Shia Hazara community, two members of Shia community.
Updated 09 Oct, 2017 02:56pm
Security establishments asked to coordinate with each other to ensure peace in Karachi.
Published 19 Sep, 2017 09:01pm
CTD says the men 'confessed' to planning ore sectarian target killings during the month of Muharram.
Updated 19 Sep, 2017 06:57pm
Two other people were injured when gunmen opened fire in the busy Kuchlak area.
Updated 10 Sep, 2017 10:26pm
COAS orders removal of FC commandant, says local facilitators of terrorists will be tried in military courts.
Updated 01 Jul, 2017 07:31am
Say amount not on a par with that paid to victims of other tragedies; electronic media not allowed to cover sit-in.
Updated 30 Jun, 2017 08:36am
Rs1mn were announced for heirs of each victim and Rs500,000 for each individual injured in the twin blasts.
Updated 29 Jun, 2017 02:09pm
