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India will establish five world class educational institutions for minori
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan.17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi led BJP Govt. in India will establish 5 world class educational institutions to provide better traditional and modern education to students belonging to Minority communities by 2018.
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Protection of minorities is top most priority of government: Pak Minister
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Jan. 16 (ANI): Pakistan's Human Rights Minister Kamran Michael has said that the promotion and protection of minorities is the top most priority of the government, adding that the bright future for the country can only be ensured by providing justice to the oppressed
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Pak PM for safeguarding rights of religious minorities
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Katas Raj (Punjab) [Pakistan],Jan. 12 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has assured of safeguarding rights of religious minorities in the country and said that every effort would be made to give them due status in the society.
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Sharif visits Katas Raj Temples complex, says Pakistan will soon be consid
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan.11 (ANI): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the day is not far when Pakistan will be recognised as a "minorities-friendly country" during a visit to the Katas Raj Temples complex in Chakwal.
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Withdrawal of Minorities Bill under pressure will create a worrying preced
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], Dec. 30 (ANI): A Pakistani Senator has warned that the withdrawal of Protection of Minorities Bill, unanimously passed by elected members of the provincial assembly, due to mounting pressure of the clerics, will create a worrying precedent.
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Pakistan Hindu Council worried over move to amend conversion bill
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Mithi (Sindh) [Pakistan], Dec. 26 (ANI): Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council, Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, has expressed serious concern over reports of likely amendment or abrogation in the Sindh Criminal Law (Protection of Minorities) Bill, 2015, and warned that any action under pressur
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Big relief for minorities living in India's neighbourhood
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 25(ANI): In a bid to aid Hindus and other minority community people from the neighbouring countries including Pakistan, the Home Ministry has reduced the registration fee from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 100.
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Bangladeshi Hindus seek US intervention for protection
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Dec. 12 (ANI): A group of Bangladeshi Americans has staged demonstration in front of the White House seeking help from United States President Barack Obama for protecting the rights of minorities back home.
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'Cashless Chaupals' will make minorities switch to cashless econ
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 12 (ANI): The Centre on Monday shrugged off the opposition's charge of cashless transactions not being possible for all in a country like India, saying it will, via its programme 'Cashless Chaupals', ensure that all people are easily able to switch from
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U.S. urges Pakistan to protect religious freedom
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [United States], Dec. 10 (ANI): The United States has expressed its concern following reports of raids carried out by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on the publications and audit offices of the Ahmadiyya community in Punjab province and urged the Governmen
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SWASTI calls for joint action to protect women's right, sexual minori
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 9 (ANI): On the occasion of the Human Rights Day, Swasti, a health resource centre, is rallying people to end all discrimination against women, sexual minorities and people living with HIV (PLHIV) at the workplace - by developing a progressive employment policy and p
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Study highlights stress-hormone differences in gay men
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
WashingtonD.C [US], Dec. 3 (ANI): In a recent research, scientist conducted a study to examine how individuals belonging to both sexual and racial minorities experience increased stigma and discrimination that can affect their stress hormones.
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