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Afghan women stage protests in Kabul to express concern on female employme
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August last year, restrictions on the basic rights of women have become a global concern as a result of which a group of women staged a protest in Kabul to express their concerns about the continued effective ban on female students over 6th gr
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EU plans new conventions under GSP Plus status as Pak struggles to comply
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus is set to end in 2023 and a mission is preparing the final report of the last decade to be discussed in the European Union Parliament, which will decide about the continuation of the scheme, Daily Times reported.
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Germany hardens its stand against China in all spheres including Taiwan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Germany is re-evaluating its relationship with China after the outcome of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) - tough stand on Taiwan, industrial espionage, human rights violations in Xinjiang and unfair competition.
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Iran protest: Violent clashes break out between students and security forc
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Iranian students clashed with security forces at universities across Iran on Sunday, according to the country's activist and human rights groups.
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Erdogan wants a new constitution for Turkey
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a speech made last Friday in Ankara which was presented as Erdogan's vision for Turkey in the next century but was generally seen as his election campaign manifesto for the coming elections next June, promised a new constitution that would guar
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Around 25 pc prisoners in Lahore, Rawalpindi jails prone to drug addiction
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Lahore and Rawalpindi jails have over 25 per cent of prisoners prone to drug addiction, according to a report by the National Commission of Human Rights (NCHR).
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Rights Activists welcome US resolution on Bangladesh genocide by Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Human rights activists welcomed the introduction of a US resolution on the 1971 Bangladesh genocide by Pakistan.
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To continue availing GSP+ benefits, Pakistan needs to comply with human ri
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Pakistan needs to ensure the implementation of 27 UN conventions relating to human rights, labour rights and climate change for GSP+ benefits.
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Xi Jinping leaves no room for political challenge, picks new team after hi
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping has chosen an entirely new team after winning the historic third term through the 20th National Congress in order to lessen the likelihood that he will face a political challenge. This is because the top leader is likely to enact more hardline polici
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YSRCP leaders have no moral right to talk about Rayalaseema development: s
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Senior TDP leader Amarnath Reddy states that the leaders of YSRCP have no "moral right" to talk about the development of Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh.
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Auction of girls in Rajasthan: State women commission chief chairs meeting
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
The chairperson of Rajasthan State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, Sangeeta Beniwal on Saturday held a meeting at the Collectorate in Bhilwara following reports of girls auctioned on stamp papers in the area.
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Stalin urges Jaishankar to take steps "urgently" to secure release of appr
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Stating that the state government is committed to protecting traditional fishing rights, he said that the "infringement of the traditional rights of our fishermen" in the Palk Bay area is a "continuous threat to the safety" of Indian fishermen.
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