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Pakistan: 113 enforced disappearance cases disposed of in September
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan's Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances disposed of 113 cases in September, with 14 people returning home, Dawn reported. Since 2011, it has received 10,636 cases, resolving 84 per cent. Civil society, UN and the Supreme Court have urged stronger action to end enforced di
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Pakistan government escalates crackdown, branding journalists and NGOs as
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The Freedom Network, a media watchdog, condemned the advertisement in strong terms, saying it had placed journalists and civil society workers in danger by equating them with threats to national security. "This reckless narrative undermines press freedom, fuels hostility, and stigmatises pro
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"Pakistan is sinking titanic": UKPNP leader says, rampant corruption, righ
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For several days, PoJK has witnessed violent clashes between protesters and Pakistani security forces. At least 10 people have been killed and many critically injured, Dawn reported. The unrest has prompted Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to dispatch an eight-member ministerial c
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Pak govt forced to seek path of negotiation as PoJK protests intensify
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A high-level government delegation held negotiations with a civil society alliance in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (poJK) on Thursday after days of violent clashes at the hands of Pakistani forces on protesters had left at least 10 people dead and scores critically injured, Dawn re
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UN event in Geneva marks Gandhi's birth anniversary, calls for non-violenc
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A UN side event in Geneva marked Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, stressing education in non-violence to prevent human rights abuses. Diplomats and civil society leaders urged linking non-violence to justice, dialogue, and peace, highlighting Gandhi's universal legacy and the need to inve
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GSA 2025 Showcases India's Integrated Approach to SDGs with Policymakers a
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New Delhi [India], September 29: The INOXGFL Group presents ET Edge Global Sustainability Alliance 7th Annual Meeting, co-presented by Yes Bank and co-powered by Yara Fertilizers and Bennett University, successfully concluded today in New Delhi, convening India's leading policymakers, corpor
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PoJK shutdown call exposes Pakistan's grip and repressive tactics
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The call has triggered widespread debate as the PoJK government has vowed to crush the movement with force if it proceeds.
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Ministry of Tourism celebrates World Tourism Day with theme 'Tourism and S
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The event brought together distinguished stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and civil society, reaffirming India's commitment toward fostering cultural exchange, driving economic growth, and advancing sustainable practices in tourism.
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Pakistan's failure to protect transgender citizens sparks outrage after br
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The transgender community, supported by civil society activists, staged a protest outside the Karachi Press Club to denounce the brutal killings of three transgender persons and to demand immediate justice. The demonstration was organised under the banner "Justice for the Khwaja Sira Communi
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The/Nudge Institute, Manipal TATA Medical College (MTMC), and Manipal Foun
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Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], September 24: Jharkhand Charcha 2025, convened by The/Nudge Institute, MTMC and Manipal Foundation, brought together over 250 leaders from government, civil society, markets, and academia in Ranchi on September 23, 2025, to chart inclusive and scalable livelihood
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DK Shivakumar blames previous BJP govt for potholes on Bengaluru roads
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday blamed the previous BJP government in the State for the potholes on roads. His remarks came amid mounting criticism from opposition parties and members of civil society for the alleged lack of road maintenance in Bengaluru, result
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State of Social Protection in India 2025 Report for Social Inclusion - by
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New Delhi [India], September 22: The Social Protection Coalition (SETU) today launched the State of Social Protection in India, 2025 - A Ground Up Report at the NCUI Auditorium, New Delhi. The Catalysts, which incubated and promoted SETU to drive strategic convergence, scale access to social
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