Pakistan: Islamic Council halts legislation on Domestic Violence Bill

Jul 10, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 10 : The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Friday halted legislation on Domestic Violence Bill in 2020 saying the Islamic...

Loopholes in legislation cause rise in domestic violence incidents in China

Sep 09, 2022

Beijing [China], September 9 : The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an excessive rise in cases of domestic violence across several...

Wages Protection System: Registering 14 domestic worker professions is optional

Apr 13, 2023

MoHRE called on employers to expedite the registration of targeted domestic workers in WPS, "which is part of the Ministry's efforts to develop the...

US House of Representatives passes China competition bill

Feb 04, 2022

Washington [US], February 4 : The US House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation to bolster domestic supply chains and scientific research to make...

US, Australia concerned over China's expansive maritime claims

Sep 17, 2021

Washington [US], September 17 : The US and Australia expressed concerns regarding China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea and called on...

Parliament passes Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 after Rajya Sabha adoption

Aug 11, 2025

The bill is a landmark legislation aimed at modernising India's maritime framework, aligning domestic laws with international best practices & International Maritime Organisation (IMO)...