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Pakistan: HRCP slams Anti-Terrorism Bill as threat to 'due process'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the newly proposed Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024, warning that it grants excessive powers to authorities to detain individuals based on mere suspicion. HRCP argues that the bill, lacking judicial oversight, risks severe viol
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PTI condemns Imran Khan's 455-day detention, says arrest violates UN rules
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Saturday condemned the detention of its founding leader Imran Khan and said that his detention by the authoritarian military regime, under General Asim Munir, violates the United Nations' Nelson Mandela rules.
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Pak: Lahore records AQI reading of 1,067, retains top-slot for world's mos
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan's Lahore witnessed a dangerously high air quality index (AQI) reading of 1,067 on Saturday morning, retaining the top city list for the hazardous air quality list in the world, ARY News reported.
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Pak: Federal Investigation Authority challenges Bushra Bibi's bail in Tosh
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
FIA stated in its plea that bail was granted in the Islamabad High Court judge's chamber and it violates Supreme Court guidelines
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Farmers suicides in Maharashtra, kin deprived of compensation or support f
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The farmers' suicides have been a substantial issue ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls with farmers expressing discontent over the lack of help from government authorities.
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"Cheap politics": Delhi CM Atishi slams DDA for banning entry in Chhath Gh
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday for engaging in "cheap politics," alleging that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is obstructing Purvanchalis from celebrating Chhath Puja by keeping the gates closed.
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Pak: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces rising dengue cases, health authorities urge
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The latest report from the health department indicates that there are currently 472 active cases. In the last 24 hours, seven individuals were hospitalized due to dengue, bringing the total number of patients receiving treatment in hospitals to 37, Express Tribune reported.
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Pakistan introduces bill for preventive detention of terror suspects
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Pakistani government has introduced a bill in the National Assembly that seeks to grant military and civil armed forces the authority to detain individuals facing terrorism charges for up to three months. The proposed amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act aim to enhance national security
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'Mahakumbh Mela 2025' app launched to guide devotees, ahead of Mahakumbh p
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, are underway with intense dedication, amid expectation of an estimated 400-450 million devotees in Prayagraj. To enhance convenience and guidance for pilgrims, the Mela Authority has launched the 'Mahakumb
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Pakistan: Ordinance granting Chief Justice greater power reaches Senate
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance 2024, expanding the chief justice's authority over bench formation, was presented in Pakistan's Senate, sparking debate. Introduced by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, the ordinance modifies the bench-forming committee's co
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Pak's power regulatory authority gets over 12k complaints against distribu
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
NEPRA witnessed a massive surge of consumer complaints against electricity companies in the first three months of the current fiscal year
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Man injured in bear attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to officials of Wildlife Department, three bears were spotted roaming in the Koti area, prompting authorities to launch a search operation.
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