AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHuman Rights Pressure: Amnesty International has urged Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif to immediately release imprisoned human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, saying their long sentences under PECA followed a rushed trial and raised fair-trial concerns. Protest Legal Move: The Islamabad High Court has formed a larger bench to hear a petition against PTI’s planned Sept 27 protest, summoning top provincial and police officials for the next hearing. Karachi Port Crisis: Karachi police briefly detained seven protesters from families of Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates for nearly 140 days, after a protest outside the Foreign Office. Defence & China Ties: Pakistan showcased an air-defence system resembling China’s HQ-17A/HQ-17AE in a PAF-linked video, pointing to deeper military cooperation with Beijing. Baloch Rights Alarm: UN human rights experts urged Pakistan to investigate alleged enforced disappearance and killing of Baloch resident Imran Ali, while a Lahore student’s alleged detention has sparked fresh rights concerns. Energy/Utilities Update: LESCO has suspended issuance of new green meters to solar users due to a shortage of bidirectional meters, delaying installations. Sports Spotlight: Nashra Sandhu’s record six-wicket haul powered Pakistan Women into the Women’s Asia Cup semi-finals.
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