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Pakistan: Farmers, nationalists join forces against new canals
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Farmers and nationalist groups in Sindh have united to oppose the federal government's plans to build six new canals on the Indus River, claiming they will exacerbate water scarcity in the province. The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture and other organisations criticised the projects for ignoring
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US lawmakers urge action on Hong Kong's political prisoners, citing abuse,
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCP) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony J Blinken expressing deep concern over the health, welfare, and human rights of the political prisoners in Hong Kong.
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UKPNP slams PCB's plan to host Champions Trophy tour in PoJK and PoGB
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
"By proposing to bring the ICC Champions Trophy to these areas, Pakistan is not only violating international norms but also attempting to politicize sports to legitimize its illegal occupation," Maqsood said. "Such actions further deny the Kashmiri people their basic rights and aspirations f
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Warner Bros, Discovery, NBA reach settlement on TV rights
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Warner Bros, Discovery and the NBA have settled a contentious legal dispute concerning broadcasting rights, marking a significant shift in their long-standing partnership.
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Kailash Gahlot resigns from AAP; claims 'political ambitions have overtake
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Gahlot criticized the shift in the party's focus from advocating for the rights of the people to advancing its own political agenda, a shift he said has hindered AAP's ability to provide basic services to the residents of Delhi.
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"When in power...Snatch away rights of Dalits": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari att
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Sunday claimed that Congress will snatch away the rights of Dalits and give it to Muslim voters if voted to powers in Maharashtra after a viral video came to fore where senior Congress leader Nitin Raut purportedly claimi
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Pakistan: Council of Islamic Ideology faces backlash over anti-VPN decree
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has drawn criticism after its chief, Dr. Raghib Naeemi, declared the use of VPNs for accessing immoral content un-Islamic. Religious scholars, lawmakers, and digital rights activists argue that the decree undermines privacy rights and freedom of expressi
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UKPNP calls for urgent global pressure on Pakistan to end human rights vio
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In a recent address, Jamil Maqsood, President of UKPNP, outlined a detailed framework aimed at tackling the systemic issues of authoritarianism, oppression, and exploitation faced by the people in both regions
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of fire in Jhansi Medical College resulting
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least 10 newborn babies have died after a fire broke out in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh, a pres
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HRCP to hold 'Hyderabad Rawadari March' on Nov 23 despite opposition from
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) to seek justice for the "extrajudicial killing" of Dr. Shahnawaz Kunbhar, a man accused of blasphemy, has decided to organize the 'Hyderabad Rawadari March' in the city on November 23, despite strong oppo
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BYC condemns enforced disappearances and internet shutdowns in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Balochistan Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the rising cases of enforced disappearances and the shutdown of internet services in Balochistan, accusing state authorities of attempting to censor reports of human rights violations. Last month alone, 127 cases were reporte
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Pakistan armed forces detain four more individuals in Balochistan
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Pakistan armed forces have reportedly abducted four individuals in Balochistan, including two men from Kharan's Kalan area and others from Gwadar and Hub Chowki. These latest enforced disappearances add to ongoing concerns in the region about the military's actions against civilians.
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