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Pakistan: 3 cops suspended for resorting to force against Aurat marchers
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to a police spokesperson, the constables were suspended on suspicion of using batons on protesters during the annual Aurat March, which started at the National Press Club and finished at D-Chowk on Constitution Avenue to celebrate International Women's Day.
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Afghanistan's Balkh Governor killed in blast in his office
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"Today around 9:00 am, an individual who was armed with explosives blew himself up by the governor of Balkh, Mohammad Dawood Muzamil, from which unfortunately, the governor of Balkh, Mohammad Dawood Muzamil was martyred alongside two civilians. Also, four other people, including three milita
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Pakistan rape case turns spotlight on misogyny, justice system
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
On February 2, a young woman out for an evening walk with a friend was beaten and sexually assaulted at gunpoint by two men in Fatima Jinnah Park, the largest park in the capital. The attack sparked an uproar on social media and protests by women's advocacy groups. A rape case in Islamabad a
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US supports "constructive dialogue" between India and Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Relations between the two countries have been precarious for many years with regard to issues of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, even as Islamabad has been seeking the restoration of Article 370.
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Visiting India was like stepping into future; lies fed to us for politics:
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
"The Indians are brimming with energy. They exude positive vibes and an attitude that 'this is our moment. If not now, then never," Uzair Younus said in the video.
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Three suspected Palestinians killed by Israel undercover unit
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Israeli Border Police spokesman said that their "undercover officers" entered the Palestinian village of Jaba', south of Jenin, to arrest two "wanted" men for a series of shooting attacks against Israeli forces in the area and the nearby Israeli outpost of Homesh.
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All-female panel discussion aired by Afghan broadcaster on International W
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In a special programme, the position of women in Islamic rule was discussed by journalist Ayesha Sharifi with special guests- university professor Zakira Nabil, defender of women's rights Angha Amin, another journalist Asma Khogiani.
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Pakistan: Aurat March in Islamabad turns violent
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
A violent fight broke out outside the Press Club today as women and transgender people from various fields gathered for the Aurat March rally, where the police beat attendees with batons and allegedly tried to "stop" the rally.
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Under PM Modi, India more likely to give military response: US Intelligenc
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to perceived or real Pakistani provocations. "Crises between India and Pakistan are of par
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Pakistan: 63,000 cases of gender-based violence reported in past 3 years
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Around 63,000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported in Pakistan over the past three years, with some 4,000 being reported in the first half of 2020 when lockdowns were imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, Dawn News reported.
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Imran Khan most popular leader in Pakistan: Gallup survey
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has emerged as the most popular leader in the country as 61pc of Pakistanis gave him a positive rating, according to a nationwide survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan, the Daily Times reported.
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IS claims responsibility for Bolan attack that killed 9 Pak police personn
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing attack in Balochistan that killed nine policemen on Monday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, the Tribune reported.
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