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Imran Khan govt gagging media to hide illegitimacy: Bilawal Bhutto on Worl
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 3 (ANI): On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that press freedoms in Pakistan has been chained through threats, intimidation, and pressure tactics by the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led regime an
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Chinese man crosses Taiwan Strait in search of 'freedom, democracy'
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], May 3 (ANI): A Chinese man crossed the highly militarised Taiwan Strait in a small rubber dinghy in search of 'freedom and democracy', said the Taiwanese police.
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US slams govt-imposed internet shutdowns, seeks accountability for crimes
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 3 (ANI): Ahead of the World Press Freedom Day, the United States condemned the use of government-imposed internet shutdowns to prevent the exercise of freedom of expression online and urged governments to investigate and seek accountability for all crimes against jour
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IPL 2021: Ponting is always there to back his players, says Hetmyer
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 2 (ANI): After registering a seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Capitals batsman Shimron Hetmyer said that head coach Ricky Ponting gives each player in the side complete freedom to express themselves.
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New Chinese law strengthening power of its maritime authorities may escala
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 2 (ANI): China has passed a new legislation to strengthen the power of its maritime safety authorities sparking fears that tensions between Beijing and other Asian countries, including Japan, may escalate in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Islamabad riskiest place to practice journalism: Report
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 1 (ANI): With an escalation in attacks and harrasment against journalists in Pakistan, according to the Freedom Network's annual state of the Press Freedom 2021 report, Islamabad has emerged as the riskiest place to practice journalism.
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Sorabjee dedicated life towards defence of freedom of expression, human ri
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 30 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday condoled the demise of Soli Sorabjee, saying that the former Attorney General dedicated his life towards the defence of the freedom of expression and protection of human rights.
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Media restrictions threat to freedom of expression in Pakistan, says Blink
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that media and content restrictions are a threat to the ability to exercise the right to freedom of expression and association in Pakistan.
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Internet freedom in Pakistan declined dramatically in 2020: Report
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan] April 29 (ANI): Internet freedom in Pakistan has declined dramatically in 2020 as Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government has increased blocking political, social and cultural websites, as well as increased "weaponisation of the cybercrime law as a tool", according to a
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Pak Journalist shot dead during robbery bid
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Quetta [Pakistan], April 25 (ANI): A journalist was shot and killed during a robbery bid in the Bank Colony area of Quetta on Saturday evening, said police officials.
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UNWTO, IATA collaborate on destination tracker to restore confidence in tr
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Madrid / Geneva, Apr 24 (ANI): The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have launched a destination tracker in preparation for the restart of international travel.
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Religious freedom conditions in Pakistan continue to worsen: US rights com
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 22 (ANI): Religious freedom conditions in Pakistan continue to worsen as the government systematically enforced blasphemy and anti-Ahmadiyya laws, according to a report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
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