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Pakistan Celebrates National Day in UAE with Diplomatic Reception

  The Embassy of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted a grand reception today to commemorate Pakistan's National Day, attended by members of the diplomatic corps, senior UAE government officials, Emirati nationals, and the Pakistani community. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, alongside Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh. The event featured traditional performances, including the national anthems of Pakistan and the UAE played on traditional instruments. The Pakistani flag was prominently displayed on the hotel building, visible across Abu Dhabi, symbolizing the strong ties between the two nations . In his address, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi reflected on the significance of the Pakistan Resolution and the challenges faced by the nascent state in its journey toward socio-economic development. He highlighted various opportuni...

Pakistani lawyer and nephew of Imran Khan, Hasan Khan Niazi, arrested in ongoing crackdown

 


The Pakistani government's ongoing crackdown on political dissidents and truth tellers has claimed another victim, as the nephew of Prime Minister Imran Khan and well-known lawyer, Hasan Khan Niazi, was arrested on March 20, 2023. Niazi's arrest has been met with widespread condemnation from human rights groups and opposition politicians, who have accused the government of resorting to fascist tactics to silence its critics.

Niazi, who has been a vocal critic of the government's policies and practices, was taken into custody by the country's security forces in Lahore. The government has not provided any details about the charges against him, but it is believed that his arrest is part of a broader crackdown on dissent in the country.

The arrest of Niazi has been widely condemned by human rights groups and opposition politicians, who have accused the government of using its power to silence its critics. Many have called for Niazi's immediate release and for an end to the government's crackdown on dissent.

The government's actions have also drawn criticism from the international community, with many countries and organizations calling on Pakistan to respect the rights of its citizens and uphold the rule of law. The United Nations has expressed concern about the situation in the country, calling for an end to the crackdown on dissent and for the government to respect the rights of its citizens.

The arrest of Niazi comes amid a wider crackdown on political dissidents, journalists, and human rights activists in Pakistan. The government has been accused of using a range of tactics to silence its critics, including harassment, intimidation, and violence.

Opposition politicians have accused the government of trying to suppress dissent ahead of the upcoming elections, which are expected to be highly contested. Many fear that the government's actions could lead to a further erosion of democratic institutions and a consolidation of power by the ruling party.

Despite the government's efforts to silence dissent, many in Pakistan remain committed to speaking out against injustice and human rights abuses. The arrest of Niazi is just the latest example of the government's increasingly desperate attempts to silence its critics, but many believe that the sun is about to set on such cruel and fascist tactics.

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