Pakistani human rights activist abducted in Karachi

2/6/2023 18:09

        Prominent Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer Jibran Nasir was abducted late on Thursday night in the southern city of Karachi, his wife said, prompting widespread outcry in the country.
        
        No law enforcement agency has confirmed that Nasir is in their custody, but his abduction comes as the country is mired in a fresh bout of political turmoil. Mansha Pasha, Nasir's wife, said the two were driving home when they were intercepted by a white pickup truck and a sedan.
        
        Pasha, a well known actor, said "After that, at least 15, probably more men in civilian clothing came and told Jibran to get out of the car," adding that all the men were armed, some with automatic weapons.
        
        She said they gave no explanation at to why Nasir was being taken. Pasha said that she tried filing a case with the police, but they were reluctant to register it officially.