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"Country's legal system aligns with international law": Pakistan Foreign O
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In response to international concerns over military trials for civilians, the Foreign Office (FO) emphasised that Pakistan's legal system is consistent with international human rights law, including provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This comes af
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Pak court imposes fine on K-Electric over child's electrocution in 2017
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Senior Civil Judge East Ambreen Jamal found K-Electric guilty of negligence and failing to implement adequate safety measures to protect citizens, ordering the KE to pay PKR 4.819 million in compensation to the heirs of the victim. The decision came after a 7-year long legal battle fought by
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Consumer awareness takes center stage as Tripura observes National Consume
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Sushanta Chaudhary, the Food and Civil Supplies Minister of Tripura, highlighted the importance of consumer awareness while addressing a gathering at Pragna Bhawan on the occasion of National Consumer Day.
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"Trying civilians in Pakistan military courts lack transparency, independe
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Following the sentencing of 25 people by a military court in Pakistan's Islamabad, the UK expressed concerns and emphasised the lack of "independent scrutiny and transparency" in such proceedings.
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Concerned by sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal: US
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The United States is concerned by the sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal and calls upon Pakistani authorities to respect the right to a fair trial and due process," US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a post on X on Monday.
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Pakistan's Human Rights Commission warns of severe impact on civil liberti
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to the Commission, this law severely undermines the right to peaceful assembly, a fundamental freedom already subjected to extensive and often restrictive regulations in the country.
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India's retired judges, bureaucrats call for "immediate end" to attacks on
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A group of retired judges, bureacrats, army oficials and other civil society memebrs have penned an open letter to the "people of Bangladesh" expressing their "increasing alarm" and "deep concern" over the deteriorating situation in the neighbouring country.
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"Moment of immense joy, pride... for all Indians": BJPs CR Kesavan hails P
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Monday hailed the conferral of Kuwait's highest civilian honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a historic moment for India, describing it as a "moment of immense joy, pride, and honour for all Indians."
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EU expresses concern over sentencing of 25 civilians by military court ove
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a statement, the European External Action Service (EEAS) in Brussels said, "The European Union notes with concern the sentencing of twenty-five civilians by a military court on 21 December in Pakistan."
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UP: BJP MLA Harish Shakya among 16 others accused of gang rape and land gr
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A case of gang rape has been registered against BJP MLA Harish Shakya, his brother Satendra Shakya, among 16 others, in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The Civil Lines Police Station filed the case following a court order. The allegations include sexual assault, land grabbing, and other offenses.
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'Civilisational ethos, cuisine, tourism': PM Modi reflects on India's soft
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"In Kuwait and the Gulf, Indian movies stand out as a prime example of this cultural connection. We have seen that people in Kuwait have a special liking for Indian cinema. I am told that there are three weekly shows on Kuwait Television on Indian movies and actors," he said.
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"Kuwait's highest civilian honour recognises PM Modi's leadership in stren
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday hailed the conferment of the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order, Kuwait's highest civilian order on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Emir of Kuwait and emphasised that the honour recognises PM Modi's leadership in strengthening India's ties with th
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