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Press Release
Amnesty International Urges United States to Clarify Basis for Lethal Drone Attacks in Pakistan
The United States must disclose details of the legal and factual basis for the lethal use of drones in Pakistan,…
February 1, 2012
Press Release
Blasphemy Law Reform Even More Urgent in Pakistan Year After Governor’s Killing, Says Amnesty International
The Pakistan government must urgently reform the country's 'dangerous' blasphemy laws, Amnesty International said today on the first anniversary of…
January 4, 2012
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Afghanistan to Cooperate with Neighboring Region to Defend Human Rights
The Afghan government must work with neighboring countries to protect human rights while facing an increasingly bloody insurgency, Amnesty International…
November 1, 2011
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Amnesty International Urges Pakistan Authorities to Tackle Brazen Attacks on Hazara Shi’a
In reaction to the news that gunmen have attacked a bus carrying Shia Muslims in southwestern Pakistan, killing 13 people…
October 4, 2011
Press Release
Failure to Protect Shi’a Muslims Puts Many at Risk in Pakistan, Says Amnesty International
On Tuesday, 26 Shi'a pilgrims on their way to Iran were lined up in front of their bus and shot…
September 21, 2011
Press Release
China Must Halt Execution of Pakistan National, says Amnesty International
Syed Zahid Hussain Shah, a 36-year-old Pakistani businessman, is due to be executed by lethal injection on September 21, 2011.
September 16, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Pakistan to End Enforced Disappearances
Authorities in Pakistan must urgently end the widespread practice of enforced disappearance and ensure anyone detained has full access to…
August 30, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Says Pakistan Orders to ‘Shoot on Sight’ Declare Karachi a War Zone
Sam Zarifi, Asia-Pacific director for Amnesty International issued the following statement in response to news that Pakistan authorities ordered 1,000…
July 8, 2011
Report
Annual Report: Pakistan 2011
Head of state: Asif Ali Zardari Head of government: Yousuf Raza Gilani Death penalty: retentionist Population: 184.8 million Life expectancy:…
June 20, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Says Investigation into Pakistan Student Killing Must Lead to Prosecution
Amnesty International Says Investigation into Pakistan Student Killing Must Lead to Prosecution Any Pakistani investigation into the killing of an…
June 9, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Pakistan Government to Stop Unlawful Killings in Balochistan
Amnesty International Urges Pakistan Government to Stop Unlawful Killings in Balochistan Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) – Amnesty…
June 6, 2011
Press Release
Amnesty International Urges Pakistan Government to Stop Unlawful Killings in Balochistan
Amnesty International Urges Pakistan Government to Stop Unlawful Killings in Balochistan Contact: AIUSA media relations, 202-509-8194 (Washington, D.C.) – Amnesty…
June 6, 2011