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Pakistan's hollow promises on women's safety exposed as gender violence, d
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Women's rights activists in Pakistan warned that gender-based violence is rising and most survivors lack access to justice. At an HRCP event, speakers highlighted weak law enforcement, poor support systems, low conviction rates, and inadequate mechanisms to address digital harassment, urging
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Tokyo High Court says same-sex marriage ban constitutional
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japan's Tokyo High Court upheld the country's ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional, diverging from several earlier rulings that found the lack of recognition unconstitutional. Plaintiffs seeking damages were rejected, and a Supreme Court decision on the issue is expected next year.<
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UN calls on Pakistan to respect Imran Khan's human-rights and due-process
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UN's deputy spokesperson reaffirmed that the world body has urged Pakistani authorities to ensure the human rights and due-process rights of Imran Khan are respected. This follows his arrest and ongoing legal proceedings -- the UN has emphasized that in such politically sensitive case
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US-South African relations deteriorating for long: Former Polish Ambassado
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The US-South African relations have been deteriorating for a long time. It didn't just start during Trump's term. When he became President, he continued the previous administration's line but added some very important points. First is the accusation of Donald Trump against South Africa o
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Dronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat expresses happiness over Ahmedabad host
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Dhronacharya Awardee Mahavir Phogat expressed his happiness after Ahmedabad was awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Speaking to ANI, Phogat urged all Indian coaches to prepare their athletes for the Commonwealth Games this time by putting in immense effort and to begi
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"It is a moment of pride": Elavenil Valarivan after Ahmedabad gets hosting
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian shooter Elavenil Valarivan has expressed happiness on Ahmedabad being declared the official host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Speaking to ANI, Elavenil also said about her participation in her upcoming games.
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Imran Khan remains inaccessible for four weeks: Noreen Niazi highlights po
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"We don't know anything. They are not telling us anything, nor are they letting anybody meet him. His party's people went there because they had a meeting scheduled, but they were not allowed inside. We have not been allowed to meet him for the last four weeks. We got to know that news wa
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Pakistan facing darkest times, Hitler-like repression: Imran Khan's sister
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Noreen Niazi called Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir a "dictator" and described Shehbaz Sharif's government as the most "unpopular" in the country's history.
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No guidelines mandating meals in trains must be Halal certified: Ministry
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
There are no such guidelines mandating that meals served in trains must be Halal certified, said the Ministry of Railways on Thursday in response to the reported notice by the National Human Rights Commission.
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UAE stops issuing visas to Pakistanis over 'criminal activities' concern:
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Additional Interior Secretary Salman Chaudhry told Pakistan's Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on Thursday that the UAE had unofficially halted visa issuance for Pakistani passport holders, except for blue and diplomatic passports.
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Assam assembly passes bill to prohibit polygamy; strict penalties, jail fo
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Assam Legislative Assembly passed 'Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025' on Thursday with strict punishment such as jail-term upto 10 years on second marriage.
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Delhi HC orders removal of obscene deepfakes targeting actor Ajay Devgan
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora passed the interim order while hearing Devgn's suit seeking protection of his personality and publicity rights.
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