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UN Human Rights Committee urges major reforms in Pakistan's legal system
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan's legal system, including ending civilian trials in military courts, revising privacy laws, and safeguarding freedom of expression. The recommendations, presented during Pakistan's ICCPR review, also address issues suc
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IMF raises concerns on Pakistan again, flags solarisation, power demand ch
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan's declining electricity demand due to rising solar panel installations and surplus imported gas caused by weak economic demand. During talks on Pakistan's USD 7 billion bailout, the IMF highlighted the need for better strategies to manage these chall
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Delhi HC issues notice to ED on Kejriwal's plea challenging PMLA complaint
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri directed the ED to respond to Kejriwal's plea, which also challenged the trial court's decision to take cognizance of the ED's complaints. The court instructed the ED's counsel, scheduling the matter for the next hearing on December 19.
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Research Meets Action: SGT University's ASIA Institute Partners with AARDO
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], November 12: The Advanced Study Institute of Asia (ASIA), a research institute affiliated with SGT University, has entered into a landmark partnership with the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) to address the critical issue of lead poisoning aff
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Shah Rukh Khan death threat: Mumbai Police detain suspect in Chhattisgarh
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested a man from Chhattisgarh for allegedly issuing a death threat to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
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Pak: Lahore imposes temporary ban on outdoor activities amid rising air po
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
According to a notification issued by the DC Lahore, outdoor activities will remain suspended starting from November 11 to 17.
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Amid threats of violent protests, Brampton Triveni temple cancels life cer
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The temple administration issued a statement on Monday, saying, "Please be advised that the Life Certificate Event scheduled at Brampton Triveni Mandir by the Indian Consulate on November 17, 2024, has been cancelled. This is due to official intelligence from Peel Regional Police, stating th
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SC issues notice on Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan's plea in defamat
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the concerned respondents on Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan's plea challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court order in a matter relating to a defamation complaint filed against him by the Senior Advocate Vivek Tankha.
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Prohibitory orders issued in Manipur's Jiribam against assembly of five or
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Jiribam district administration on Monday issued orders prohibiting assembly of five or more persons which is likely to turn unlawful and "movement of any person outside their respective residences".
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Ambitions of Paris Agreement in great peril, warns World Meteorological Or
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The year 2024 is on track to be the warmest on record, with exceptionally high monthly global mean temperatures, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said. The report issued on the first day of the COP29 also highlighted that the ambitions of the Paris Agreement are in great peril.
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UAE President issues Federal Decree establishing UAE Aid Agency
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The President of the UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, issued a decree establishing the UAE Aid Agency, which will focus on executing humanitarian and development projects globally. The agency aims to enhance the UAE's efforts in disaster relief, post-conflict stabilisation, and capacity-bui
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Illegal immigration now a global issue, needs honest discussion: Economist
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Sanjeev Sanyal, economist and member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, on Monday termed illegal immigration a global issue which has huge implications on politics, security, and the country's demographics worldwide.
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