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British MPs table motion to mark 34th anniversary of 'genocide' of Kashmir
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The motion "condemns the desecration of holy sites in Jammu and Kashmir; is concerned that Kashmiris who fled persecution have still not seen justice or recognition of the atrocities committed against them; deplores those sponsoring such cross-border terrorist attacks and demands that suc
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India raised cases of minority persecution in Pakistan multiple times: MoS
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that India is aware of the reports of minority persecution in Pakistan and has also taken up the matter with the Islamabad government multiple times.
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BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani affirms support for Sindhis in Pak, assures help
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After Parliament passed two Bills for Jammu and Kashmir, which provide seats for members from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to the provincial assembly following the restoration of statehood, senior advocate and BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani on Thursday affirmed India's support to Sindhis in Pakist
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Roof tiles found in Jerusalem traced to Greek King Antiochus IV of Chanuka
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Israeli archaeologists in Jerusalem uncovered ceramic roofing tiles dating back to the reign of Greek King Antiochus IV, best known for his persecution of Jews under his rule during the events of the Chanukah holiday. The discovery was announced by the Israeli Antiquities Authority on Wednes
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Pakistan receives global condemnation over USD 830 'exit fee' for Afghan r
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Several Western diplomats and the United Nations have strongly criticised Pakistan over its decision to impose hundreds of dollars in exit fees for every Afghan refugee who fled the persecution by the Taliban condemning the decision as "shocking and frustrating", The Guardian reported.
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Pakistan: Human Rights group demands legislation to protect minorities fro
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has demanded justice for Mehwish Iram and Irfan Tariq Masih, who belonged to the Christian minority and faced religious persecution at their workplaces.
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Afghan refugee crisis in Pakistan poses another challenge after persecutio
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Pakistan has been continuously issuing warnings to Afghan refugees, who are residing overtly within its borders and urged them to return to disrupted Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the Afghan Diaspora Network reported.
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Despite laws for protection, journalists facing threats in Pakistan: Repor
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Pakistan government authorities and state agencies have been accused of being involved in the persecution of journalists, including kidnapping, physical assaults and registration of serious legal cases against them such as sedition, treason and electronic crimes.
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"2023 is not 1943...we are the same Jews, but have different capabilities"
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Issuing a stern warning to the Hamas terror group, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that "2023 is not 1943" and in an indirect reference to the persecution of Jews under the Nazi regime in Germany, added that today's Jewish people possess "different capabilities", Times of Israe
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Trump slams Biden over Putin’s remarks on his “politically motivated perse
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Former President Donald Trump hit out the Biden administration alleging that Russian President Vladimir Putin is using his indictments as a point to condemn the United States on the world stage, The Hill reported on Wednesday.
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Christian delegation from Pakistan calls on EU Parliamentarians to debate
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A delegation of the Christian community in Pakistan met with EU Parliamentarians in Brussels on Thursday to raise the issue of "religious persecution" in the country.
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Chin Burmese refugee victim moves Delhi HC seeking exit permit
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A Burmese Chin refugee woman, the victim of persecution by the Military Junta of Myanmar, has moved to the Delhi High Court to seek an exit permit so that she can join her husband in the United States of America.
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