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London: Sindhis protest against Indus canals, human rights abuses in Pakis
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The World Sindhi Congress held a protest outside 10 Downing Street, condemning human rights violations and environmental threats faced by the Sindhi community in Pakistan. Demonstrators voiced opposition to the construction of canals on the River Indus, citing severe water scarcity and the d
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IPRS Sustains its Position as the 4th Largest Society by Revenue in the As
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29: The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS) continues to solidify its position as one of the top four revenue-generating societies in the Asia-Pacific region, as indicated by the recently released CISAC Global Collections Report 2024. The repo
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Transgender celebrity's play rejected in China's Guangzhou, sparking outcr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
According to a report by Radio Free Asia, Jin, a renowned choreographer and dancer, planned to direct and star in an adaptation of the classic play "Sunrise." After her application was turned down, she took to Chinese social media platform Weibo, questioning the decision and suggesting it wa
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Pak: Mahrang Baloch condemns arrest of human rights lawyer Imaan Hazir and
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Mahrang Baloch, a prominent Baloch human rights activist, expressed her deep concern and outrage after her advocate, and human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir, and her husband Abdul Hadi were arrested on Monday while on their way to work.
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New leadership elected at World Uyghur Congress amidst ongoing struggles a
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Rushan Abbas has been appointed as the new Chairperson, assuming a role that she describes as both an honour and a profound duty to serve her people.
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"Education is foundation of nation-building": Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Highlighting the resilience of India's democratic values, he stated that the people are the ultimate guardians of their freedom and rights. Underscoring the collective commitment to protecting democracy, Birla reminded the audience that whenever there have been attempts to undermine democra
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Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch lambasts Pakistani govt for including her n
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Prominent human rights activist and organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Mahrang Baloch, has expressed grave concerns over her inclusion, along with fellow activists including Sibghatullah Shah Jee, on Pakistan's 4th Schedule--a government anti-terror watchlist managed by the National
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Nepal: Despite years of search, Karnali left waiting for land to build adm
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Karnali provincial government which initially planned on December 9, 2019, to construct a unified administrative building at Birendranagar is still waiting for land allotment.
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Rights activist condemns coercion against BNP leaders, demands democratic
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch expressed strong criticism over the alleged coercion of Balochistan National Party (BNP) senators into supporting the 26th constitutional amendment, only to face fabricated police cases afterwards. She condemned these actions on social media, asserting that
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Awami Action Committee president raises alarm over misuse of mining leases
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Syed Nazar Abbas Kazmi, the President of the Awami Action Committee, has raised critical concerns regarding the protection of local community rights related to mining leases in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB).
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World Justice Project: Pakistan ranked 3rd worst country in law and order
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Pakistan has been ranked 140 among 142 countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index regarding order and security, making it the third worst country in the world.
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Pakistan: Sammi Baloch, leading activist against enforced disappearances j
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Friday welcomed Sammi Baloch on officially joining the rights group. Sammi Deen Baloch has been a leading activist against enforced disappearances for the last 15 years. She is a frontline defender and a global voice against the 'Baloch Genocide'.
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