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Seema Kermani’s Arrest Raises Questions on Freedom and Cultural Expression in Pakistan

Seema Kermani’s Arrest Raises Questions on Freedom and Cultural Expression in Pakistan

BY Uday India

The arrest of 71-year-old Pakistani Hindu classical dancer Seema Kermani has once again sparked debate over freedom of expression, women’s rights, and the shrinking cultural space in Pakistan. A renowned practitioner of Odissi, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Kathakali, Kermani has spent decades promoting classical arts and progressive social values in Sindh and across Pakistan. Her detention in Karachi has drawn sharp reactions from civil society groups, artists, and minority rights activists.

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