Pak: Punjab proposes bill to raise minimum age for girl marriage to 18

Apr 29, 2024

The proposed Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Bill, 2024 serves as a modernised iteration of the antiquated Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929.

Pakistan: 40-yr-old man convicted of marrying 15-yr-old girl in Karachi

Mar 15, 2024

A 43-year-old man was found guilty of marrying a 15-year-old girl under Section 3 of the Sindh Child Restraint Marriage Act by Additional District...

SC disposes of PIL on seat belt compliance, says enforcement of safety laws is key

Sep 16, 2026

The Supreme Court has closed a public interest litigation seeking effective enforcement of road safety norms, including mandatory seat belt use, child restraint systems...

Nepal sees deadliest protests in nearly 20 years; 19 killed amid social media ban unrest

Sep 08, 2025

Nepal saw its deadliest protests in two decades on Monday, leaving 19 dead, including a child. Violence erupted over corruption and a social media...

"No damage to radiological nuclear material in Iran," IAEA says

Mar 04, 2026

The IAEA further called for restraint to avoid any damages.

"Restraint is strength": Shashi Tharoor backs India's cautious stance on West Asia crisis

Mar 20, 2026

In an interview with ANI, Tharoor said, "Restraint is not surrender. Restraint is strength... it shows that we know what our interests are and...