Balochistan, June 27 -- Paank marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture by highlighting systematic abuse and repression in Balochistan by Pakistani forces, calling for global action and justice. The group also condemned the continued detention of Baloch leaders despite expired orders, urging immediate release and accountability.

In a post on X, Paank wrote, "On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Paank stands in solidarity with all those who have suffered under the brutality of torture, especially in Balochistan, where the practice remains widespread and systematic."

"Torture in the custody of Pakistani security forces has become a tool of repression, used to silence political dissent and instil ...