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Violence against minorities in Pakistan on rise, reports Human Rights Comm
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In its flagship annual report State of Human Rights in 2022, released earlier today, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over the political and economic turmoil of last year, both of which have had a serious impact on the human rights situation.
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Political and economic turmoil has had serious impact on human rights: HRC
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The report notes that political victimisation continued throughout the year, with colonial-era sedition laws being weaponised to stifle dissent.
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Pakistan heading towards constitutional crisis
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
There are clear divisions among the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) judges on the matter as some are against the apex court's "suo moto" powers - alleged to be arbitrarily exercised by CJP Bandial - in this case and has reportedly asked for a larger bench to address the ongoing political tur
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No one takes Amit Shah seriously...is always in election mode": Rajasthan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Hitting back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his comment on Sachin Pilot that his "turn (to be CM) would never come", amid the ongoing political turmoil, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra on Saturday said the BJP leaders only chant election slogans which have n
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Jharkhand Congress is on verge of disintegration due to state leadership:
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
After political turmoil in Rajasthan Congress, the crisis seems to have hit its Jharkhand unit as well after suspended party leaders took up the charge against the state leadership.
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"Pilot-ji whatever you do, your turn won't come": Amit Shah jabs Cong amid
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Shah said, "Pilot-ji, whatever you do, your turn (to become Rajasthan CM) won't come. Your contribution maybe more on the ground but it is Gehlot-ji who does more to fill the Congress's coffers."
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IMF projects India to be fastest growing economy in the world
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its flagship World Economic Outlook projected that India will be the fastest growing economy in the world amid financial sector turmoil, high inflation, ongoing effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, and three years of COVID.
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There's a real danger that Pakistan could default on debt: US think tank
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The cash-strapped nation is reeling with the repercussions of a deepening political crisis, which initially began in April last year when former prime minister Imran Khan was ousted through a vote of a no-confidence motion, and the derailment of the USD 6.5 billion International Monetary Fun
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Turmoil in Pakistan rips highest echelons of power
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The legislature and executive have made it clear they will not listen to the judiciary, and the judiciary has made it clear it is not interested in listening to anyone at all.
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Pakistan's political turmoil delivers more twists as key provincial electi
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The unrest came as Pakistan faces delays in accessing crucial assistance from the International Monetary Fund, further exacerbating the instability.
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Pak: Imran Khan-led PTI seeks clearance for Lahore rally
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
As the political turmoil continues in Pakistan, Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday sought security permission for the public rally in Lahore on Tuesday, ARY News reported.
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ECB hikes rates by 50 bps despite financial turmoil
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
At a news conference on Thursday, ECB President Christine Lagarde signalled the bank would be cautious about further rate increases, while stressing it stood ready to provide fresh liquidity to banks.
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