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Sheema Kirmani detained in Karachi after Aurat March bid sparks outrage online
Politics
Published on 10 May 2026
Her Pasoori appearance didn’t stop Sindh Police action
Renowned Pakistani Bharatanatyam dancer and activist Sheema Kirmani was briefly detained by Sindh Police in Karachi along with seven Aurat March activists. They were trying to obtain a no-objection certificate for the upcoming march, but the move triggered online outrage and renewed debate about the hurdles women activists face in Pakistan.
- Sheema Kirmani was detained in Karachi by Sindh Police
- The arrest followed an attempt to secure a no-objection certificate
- The incident included seven Aurat March activists
- Online backlash highlighted risks for women organizers
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