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\n\tHuman rights campaigner Arif Aajakia has made serious allegations against Pakistan, accusing its authorities of widespread enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and suppression of dissent in regions such as Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn an interview, Aajakia claimed that thousands of activists and civilians have allegedly gone missing over the years. He said that while some victims are later found dead, often bearing signs of torture, many others remain unaccounted for.<\/p>\n
\n\tHe further alleged that families frequently seek legal recourse after such incidents, but justice remains elusive. Reports of suspected mass graves, he added, have heightened concerns and contributed to instability in affected areas.<\/p>\n
\n\tAajakia also accused the Pakistani military of exercising significant influence over key state institutions, including the judiciary and media. According to him, even individuals raising basic civic issues\u2014such as access to water or living conditions\u2014face intimidation or targeting. He characterised these alleged actions as grave human rights violations.<\/p>\n
\n\tReferring to historical events like the Bangladesh Liberation War, he argued that past atrocities have not received adequate international legal scrutiny.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe activist also criticised Pakistan\u2019s blasphemy laws, alleging that they are misused to target minorities and dissenters. He pointed to incidents of mob violence, including the lynching of a Sri Lankan national, as examples of how religious sentiments can be exploited. He further claimed that even lawyers advocating for human rights have faced legal action.<\/p>\n