Prominent Pakistani human rights activist and lawyer, Jibran Nasir, was abducted in Karachi on Thursday night, according to his wife. The incident has sparked widespread outcry in the country, although no law enforcement agency has confirmed Nasir’s whereabouts.

His abduction comes amid a period of political turmoil in Pakistan. Nasir’s wife, Mansha Pasha, reported that they were intercepted by a white pickup truck and a sedan while driving home. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of human rights activists in the country.