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  "path": "/news/1979796/aurat-march-activists-detained-by-police-in-islamabad-ahead-of-international-womens-day-rally",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-08T10:10:15.000Z",
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  "textContent": "ISLAMABAD: Several women’s rights activists, including Aurat March members, were detained by police in Islamabad ahead of a rally they planned to hold on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Sunday.\n\nPolice sources told _Dawn_ that they were detained from Super Market in Sector F-6, where they were gathering to begin the march.\n\nAurat March Islamabad also shared a video on their official Instagram account, with a caption stating: “Aurat March Islamabad organisers and volunteers have been arrested by the police for organising a peaceful protest.”\n\n>  View this post on Instagram \n>\n> \n\nThe video showed some women, including women’s rights activist Dr Farzana Bari, sitting inside what appeared to be a police vehicle.\n\nPolice sources confirmed that Bari was among the detained activists.\n\nThey added that the activists were picked up as Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) remained imposed in the federal capital.\n\nSection 144 of the CrPC is a legal provision that empowers district administrations to prohibit an assembly of four or more people in an area for a limited period.\n\nIn a video shared by the group, activists said the family members and lawyers of those arrested were not being allowed to meet them.\n\n>  View this post on Instagram \n>\n> \n\nIn a subsequent video’s caption, Aurat March Islamabad claimed police had also detained “family and other companions gathered outside the police station”.\n\n>  View this post on Instagram \n>\n> \n\nRepresentatives of the Aurat March had held a press conference at the National Press Club on Saturday, condemning the current regional situation amid the Iran war, alleging that attempts were being made to impose war on Iran in the name of women in pursuit of imperial ambitions and economic interests.\n\nStating that the theme of Aurat March Islamabad this year was a “Feminist Constitution”, they also demanded the repeal of laws such as the Hudood Ordinance and the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments.\n\n* * *\n\n_This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources, such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters._",
  "title": "Aurat March activists detained by police in Islamabad ahead of International Women’s Day rally"
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