Despite a significant decline in inflation, poverty was pervasive. Budget cuts and flooding caused loss of life and further affected economic well-being. Amendments to online speech and anti-terrorism laws significantly impacted freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, leading to detention of journalists, activists and opposition party members. Enforced disappearances remained a significant concern. Violations of the freedom of religion and belief continued, particularly the ongoing persecution of the Ahmadiyya community. Violence against women and transgender people increased. Afghan refugees were deported under Pakistan’s Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan after their registration cards had expired. The post-disaster response to severe flooding was inadequate.
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