Geneva, April 2 -- Mary Lawlor, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders, has voiced serious concern over reported harassment and attempts to criminalise women's rights activist Dr Sabiha Baloch and her family.

In her statement, Lawlor said she had also received information about the continued targeting of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee by state authorities, suggesting that these actions may be linked to their peaceful human rights advocacy.

She stated that intimidation and legal pressure against human rights defenders are unacceptable and must stop immediately. Pakistani authorities have not yet issued a response to the concerns, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

According to The Balochistan Post, Dr Shalee Ba...