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Violence against minorities in Pakistan on rise, reports Human Rights Comm
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In its flagship annual report State of Human Rights in 2022, released earlier today, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over the political and economic turmoil of last year, both of which have had a serious impact on the human rights situation.
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Political and economic turmoil has had serious impact on human rights: HRC
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The report notes that political victimisation continued throughout the year, with colonial-era sedition laws being weaponised to stifle dissent.
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Is Pakistan going to default on debt servicing like Sri Lanka?
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The economic turmoil in Pakistan has reached alarmingly close to that of Sri Lanka, which had faced a similar situation prior to its default. Pakistan is now standing at the same juncture. Merely a few days or weeks at the most are left for the imminent disaster if some kind of a miracle doe
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Lanka Premier League will boost economy, tourism: Sri Lanka Minister
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
With the conditions in the country improving since the economic and political crisis, the excitement and buzz this time around in Sri Lanka is entirely different, especially since this comes after the country has undergone such a tough period and is putting smiles on the faces of the fans co
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F16 package from US: Pakistan's misplaced priorities exposed amid economic
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 22 (ANI): At a time when the Pakistani economy is faltering and people are hit by diseases and hunger after unprecedented floods, the country in a misplaced priority saga is busy sourcing fighter jet-related packages from the US, media reports.
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UK PM Liz Truss appoints Jeremy Hunt as new Finance Minister
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], October 14 (ANI): Jeremy Hunt has been appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer of the British government on Friday after Prime Minister Liz Truss sacked Kwasi Kwarteng after the economic turmoil unleashed by his mini-budget.
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Pakistan: Flood relief, economy takes backstage; debate over next Army Chi
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 30 (ANI): Debate in Pakistan, even amid flash floods and economic turmoil, remains pinned on who should be appointed as the next Army Chief in the next snap elections, Geo Politica reported.
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Rising prices burn Afghans pockets as the country witnesses economic turmo
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 18 (ANI): Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the residents continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing economic crisis as the prices of vegetables have tripled over the last few weeks making it tough for common Afghans to afford food stuff on daily ba
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Flood-ravaged Pakistan rejects Bangladesh's aid offer
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 15 (ANI): Pakistan has rejected Bangladesh's offer to supply humanitarian aid worth 14 million takas after the recent floods and heavy monsoons in the country dampened the hope of a quick revival from the economic crisis.
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Pakistanis fleeing economic turmoil fall prey to human traffickers at bord
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 5 (ANI): Pakistanis who are fleeing rising inflation and unemployment in the country are crossing borders through illegal means as a result of which they often fall prey to the smugglers who kidnap them for ransom, media reports said.
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China ducks Lanka's debt restructuring requests, makes sneaky UNHRC exit
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 28 (ANI): While Sri Lanka awaits a response from China over Colombo's request for debt restructuring amid the economic turmoil, Beijing has downplayed these critical requests and instead put ahead the agenda of human rights in the island nation. This comes ahead of
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Sri Lankan PM Wickremesinghe requests China for debt restructuring amid ec
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 25 (ANI): Amid economic turmoil, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged China on Thursday to restructure its debt as Beijing is Colombo's largest bilateral lender.
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