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Pakistan: HRCP pushes for a justice-oriented legal system at landmark conf
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) hosted a conference titled "Decolonising the Law: Human Rights and Legal Reform in Pakistan" to examine the enduring legacy of colonial-era legislation and its detrimental impact on Pakistan's governance and judicial systems.
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World Uyghur Congress ramps up global pressure on China over rights abuses
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to WUC, in Washington, US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills, including the Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act, designed to protect Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities from forced repatriation to China, where they risk detention, torture, or enforced disapp
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RealX Closes INR 9.4 Crore Deal in Dwarka, Gujarat in Record 45 Days and L
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5: RealX is the world's first platform to establish direct legal property rights within blockchain tokens through its pioneering Secure Digital Rights (SDR) technology. The company today announced successful closure of its fractional ownership offering
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Mission to EarthPhase - Moonshine Gold Celebrates the Harvest Moon
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Biel [Switzerland], September 5: The next MISSION TO EARTHPHASE - MOONSHINE GOLD will be exclusively available on September 8, 2025. This is the second timepiece in a series celebrating full moons, and showcases Swatch's latest earth phase innovation, illustrations from the world of Snoopy a
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147 Tibet rights groups condemn China's crackdown, demand activist's relea
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A coalition of Tibet-focused organisations condemned China's crackdown on Tibetan activists, including A-Nya Sengdra, whose prison term was extended to February 2026. Rights groups highlighted worsening conditions, harassment of cultural and environmental defenders, and urged international a
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Pakistan journalists, activists raise alarm over press freedom restriction
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Journalists and rights activists in Islamabad expressed concerns over growing restrictions on press freedom, comparing it to censorship under General Ziaul Haq. Tributes were paid to veteran journalists Nisar Osmani and CR Shamsi, while speakers urged unity to resist media curbs and uphold a
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"Not right to say that Delhi is submerged...": Delhi Minister Parvesh Verm
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Friday visited the Civil Lines area of Delhi for inspection of the waterlogged areas and stated that there was not a drop of water in the whole Civil Lines area. He said only the service road adjoining the ring road was waterlogged as it was 8 to 10 feet be
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Afghan migrants report surge in forced deportations from Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.
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US sanctions three Palestinian NGOs, adds them to Treasury's "Specially De
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The NGOs- Al Haq, Al Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights were added to the Department of the Treasury's "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List" on Thursday, as per Al Jazeera.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's nephew Shershah Khan gets bail in May 9 riots case
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore granted bail to PTI founder Imran Khan's nephew, Shershah Khan, in the May 9, 2023 Jinnah House attack case. His brother Shahrez was also released on bail. Lawyers called the arrests "vindictive," while rights groups flagged a "political witch-hunt."
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HRFP expresses deep concern over violence against religious minorities in
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has raised alarm over rising violence and discrimination against religious minorities, documenting cases of mob attacks, forced conversions, abductions, killings, and misuse of blasphemy laws across Pakistan, while urging justice and protection for vulnerab
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"What Rahul Gandhi says is right, the govt takes time to accept his sugges
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The 56th GST council meeting decided to rationalise GST rates to two slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent by merging the 12 per cent and 28 per cent rates.
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