Published: Sep 06, 2024, 05:45 IST | Updated: Sep 06, 2024, 05:45 IST
Gravitas Sep 06, 2024, 05:45 IST
Balochistan Under Virtual Military Rule | Pak Security Forces Armed With Special Powers
#Gravitas | Following a surge in terror attacks, the Pakistani government has granted the military "special" powers, empowering security forces to preemptively detain individuals suspected of posing a threat to national security. These unchecked powers seriously undermine human rights and the rule of law. As a result, the troubled region of Balochistan is virtually under military rule.