Oct 17: Martyrs of Gishkoor

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Where is Punhal Sario now? US congressman Brad Sherman

The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. ARRINGTON). Under the Speaker’s announced policy of January 3, 2017, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr. SHERMAN) for 30 minutes.

Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am the Ranking Member on the Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee and the founder and chair of the Sindh Caucus. In those two roles, I have focused on human rights and the rule of law in Pakistan, and particularly in Sindh.

Press Conference on Enforced Disappearances in Sindh Province of Pakistan

Washington, D.C: The Sindhi Foundation will be holding a press conference addressing enforced disappearances in Sindh province of Pakistan, with emphasis on the recent disappearance of notable human rights activist and convener of Voice for Missing Persons of Sindh, Punhal Sario. Sario was last seen on the 3rd of August when he was forcibly taken by Pakistani agencies. According to Article 2 of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, each state is has an obligation to create and maintain conditions necessary to defend human rights within their jurisdiction.

Oct 15: Shaheed Waris Baloch

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Oct 13: Shaheed Mir Nooruddin Mengal

Oct 12: Martyrs of Dohmag

Oct 10: Shaheed Rashid Baloch