Strong condemnation erupted after Islamabad police stormed the National Press Club and allegedly assaulted journalists, while protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) entered their fifth consecutive day, intensifying anger against authorities across the region.

According to Pakistan media reports the Lawyers Community of POJK were staging a peaceful protest at the Press club when Police attacked them.

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) issued a sharp response on social media, writing, "HRCP strongly condemns the raid on the National Press Club and assault on journalists by the Islamabad police. We demand an immediate inquiry and those responsible brought to book."

Journalist Zahid Gishkori also questioned how a safe space for media had turned into a target. "Po

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