Pakistani Influencer Sana Yousaf Shot Dead Following Repeated Rejections

In a dramatic incident on June 3, 2025, 216 inmates escaped from Karachi's District Jail Malir, known as "Bacha Jail," following multiple earthquakes that hit the region. The tremors, registering magnitudes between 3.2 and 3.6, caused structural damage to the prison, which officials stated allowed the prisoners to exploit cracks in the walls to flee. Eyewitness reports noted heavy gunfire during the chaos, as fleeing inmates overpowered guards and seized weapons. Authorities reacted by sealing off nearby roads, including the National Highway. According to SSP Malir Kashif Aftab Abbasi, police and paramilitary forces quickly initiated a manhunt; by evening, 80 escapees had been recaptured, leaving 135 still at large. The escape has drawn attention to significant failures in Pakistan’s prison security and disaster preparedness, prompting investigations led by senior officials, including DIG Jail Hassan Sahetu. Local mosques broadcasted calls for community assistance in recapturing the fugitives, many of whom are reportedly involved in drug-related offenses. This alarming event emphasizes the urgent need for systemic reform within Pakistan's correctional facilities.

Abdul Latif, a prominent Baloch journalist, was shot dead on May 24 in Awaran, Balochistan, Pakistan, by militants linked to the Pakistan Army. Reports indicate that Latif was targeted in front of his wife and children while he was known for documenting military abuses and disappearances in the region, according to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee. Latif worked for Daily Intikhab and Aaj News, earning respect for his commitment to Balochistan's plight. His reporting reportedly drew the ire of state authorities, leading to fears that his assassination is part of a broader pattern of violence against journalists and activists in the area. Rights organizations cite a "kill and dump" campaign targeting Baloch intellectuals. In February 2025, Latif's family suffered a personal tragedy when several relatives were allegedly abducted and killed, with no acknowledgment from authorities. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has called for international investigation, citing the killings as "crimes against humanity." UN experts recently urged Pakistan to cease repression against Baloch rights advocates.

A suicide car bomb attack on a school bus in Balochistan, Pakistan, on May 21, 2025, resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including three children. Nearly 40 others were injured in the incident, which occurred in the Khuzdar district, as reported by the Interior Ministry. Authorities suspect a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device was used in the attack. Pakistan's army condemned the incident, labeling it "cowardly" and "inhuman," while Khuzdar Deputy Commissioner Yasir Iqbal confirmed the casualties. Initial reports mischaracterized the number of child fatalities. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his condolences and called for a prompt investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi described the attackers as "beasts," promising zero tolerance against such acts. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but it is presumed that separatist factions, such as the Balochistan Liberation Army, may be involved. The region has faced ongoing violence amid years of separatist insurgency, with recent similar attacks raising concerns about stability.