Pakistan: Former human rights minister arrested, triggering outcry
By DW
23 May 2022 |
12:04 pm
The former human rights minister of Pakistan was arrested, prompting protests from her supporters before she was later released. She was a close aide of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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