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UN experts raise alarm over Pakistan's conviction of rights lawyers, flag
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
UN experts expressed serious concern over the 17-year prison sentences handed to Pakistani human rights lawyers Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha under cyber-terrorism laws. The rapporteurs warned that broad legislation is being misused to criminalise legal advocacy, restrict expression, and
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Pakistan's ex-minister Shireen Mazari, Imaan Mazari's mother seeks urgent
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Imaan and Hadi were sentenced to 17 years in prison for social media posts deemed "anti-state" under Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016. They have remained in continuous judicial custody since their conviction on January 24.
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EU criticises Pakistan over conviction of human rights lawyers, Islamabad
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
On Thursday, the European Union censured Pakistan following the conviction of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. The EU said the verdict contradicts the democratic principles Pakistan has pledged to uphold at the international level. Mazari and her husband Chattha
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Protests erupt in Karachi after human rights activist Imaan Mazari sentenc
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Scores of journalists, lawyers and civil society activists gathered in Karachi to protest the ruling, calling it an attack on constitutional rights.
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Pak: Sammi Deen Baloch slams sentencing of rights lawyer, warns against cr
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Chattha were arrested on Friday while reportedly on their way to the Islamabad district courts. Multiple cases have been registered against them under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), anti-terrorism laws, and legislation regulating public assembly.
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American Pecans Partners with Haldiram's Nagpur to Launch a Special Festiv
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 24: This festive season, American Pecan Council has partnered with Haldiram's Nagpur to introduce a festive dessert collection featuring pecans. The month long festival will feature multiple products made with American pecans including Pecan Plum Cake, Pecan & Cho
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Pakistan's hollow promises on women's safety exposed as gender violence, d
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Women's rights activists in Pakistan warned that gender-based violence is rising and most survivors lack access to justice. At an HRCP event, speakers highlighted weak law enforcement, poor support systems, low conviction rates, and inadequate mechanisms to address digital harassment, urging
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Stay Warm, Stay Well: The Seasonal Power of Pecans
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 27: As the chill sets in, it's wise to pivot not just to warmer clothes and steaming drinks, but also to foods that support warmth from the inside out. Enter the humble yet powerful American pecan --an ideal winter ally.
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International Federation of Journalists slams growing crisis faced by jour
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has voiced strong concern over the worsening situation of press freedom in Pakistan, condemning the rising violence, censorship, and economic insecurity confronting media professionals in the country, Dawn reported on Sunday.
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American Pecans: Nature's Shield Against Pollution and Immunity Booster
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 29: As air pollution continues to be an everyday concern, building a strong internal defense has become essential. Amid all the superfoods that claim to do wonders, American Pecans stand out -- a delicious, nutrient-dense nut that helps strengthen immunity and prot
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Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists slams Federal Investigation Agency a
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed strong disapproval regarding the filing of cases against four female journalists under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), as reported by Dawn.
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Gauri Khan Designs Debuts in New Delhi, in Continued Collaboration with Am
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17: Gauri Khan Designs recently unveiled its first-ever Experience Centre in Delhi with an exclusive, by-appointment-only studio -- marking a bold new chapter for the brand. The launch was an elegant, high-profile affair that brought together design aficionados for an
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