Situation of Human rights in Balochistan is worrisome
January 27, 2011 by SAF Desk
By Mohammad Zafar
QUETTA: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s Balochistan chapter has expressed deep concern over lawlessness, increasing incidents of kidnappings, recovery of mutilated bodies and death and destruction in the province.
An HRCP press release issued after the annual meeting of Balochistan chapter on Wednesday said, “The situation is going from bad to worse and there is no sign of improvement. The commission, on several occasions, pointed out the issues and expressed its concerns but to no avail.”
It stated that human rights were being violated with impunity causing a sense of insecurity among the citizens of Balochistan. HRCP said it was a matter of great concern that people have lost confidence in the government as it has failed to protect their basic rights.
“The extra-judicial killings and kidnapping of Hindus is damaging the image of Pakistan across the world. The government had failed to crackdown on the criminals, it said.Source
Op Ed Calling India Pariah State odd Choice for Israeli Publication
October 14, 2010 by Dr. Richard L. Benkin
On September 19, 2010, the Jerusalem Post ran an Op Ed by Rob Brown, entitled “Why Isn’t India a Pariah State?” The piece, in essence told Israelis that the Indian “occupation” of Kashmir was characterized by human rights abuses and is responsible for 70,000 deaths. Read more
SAF seminar photo gallery
Director and Dy. director of South asia forum with ambassador of Israel(on the right Mark sofer, Director Amitabh tripathi in the middle and Dy. director Shashi singh in the left)
- Senior member of South asia forum Mr. M.D.diwan offers the Vote of thanks
- Director of south asia forum Mr. Amitabh Tripathi is introducing speakers before audience
- Ambassador of Israel Mark sofer addresses the SAF seminar before huge audience also on the dias Eli(DCM,Israel), Kanchan gupta(associate editor, English daily “Pioneer”) & Dr. Richard benkin
- SAF seminar was attended with large number of people from various walks of life
- Former law minister Dr. Subramaniyan Swamy addreses the SAF seminar and in the left Eli(DCM, ISrael) and Dr. Richard Benkin
- Dr. Richard benkin greets ambassador of Israel to India Mark Sofer and DCM Eli Belotsercovsky
- Dr Benkin addresing journalism students
- A group photo of journalism students witn benkin after a talk organised by SAF
- Benkin was welcomed with garland before SAF seminar
South Asia forum is a think tank
South Asia forum is a think tank run by a trust named South Asia Forum, based in India. South Asia forum is not affiliated with any political or social group. Objective of the think tank is to build strategic, cultural and academic alliances in South Asia and Israel to promote Indian interest in these regions to ensure security and development of India. One of the main objectives of the forum is to educate people about Israel, Middle Eastern politics and its relevance in Indian context. Read more