Torture cannot be justified in any situation, UN experts tell Afghanistan's new regime

Sep 03, 2021

New York [US], August 3 : Noting that Afghanistan has entered into "a very challenging new chapter of power transition", the UN Subcommittee on...

1 dead, 590 injured in Kyrgyz clashes, six policemen critical

Oct 06, 2020

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], October 6 (ANI/Sputnik) - As many as 190 policemen were injured in clashes with protesters in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, the...

Sri Lankan govt misusing Prevention of Terrorism Act against Tamil, Muslim communities: Rights group

Feb 08, 2022

Brussels [Belgium], February 8 : The Sri Lankan government is using the discredited Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to commit prolonged arbitrary detention and...

CEOs of four tech giants testify before House subcommittee on issue of competition

Jul 30, 2020

Washington D.C. [US], July 30 : The CEOs of four tech giants -- Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google -- appeared before the House Judiciary...

Paank denounces torture, unlawful detentions in Balochistan on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Jun 27, 2025

The group also condemned the continued detention of Baloch leaders despite expired orders, urging immediate release and accountability.

Punjab announces formation of subcommittee for procurement of paddy crops

Jun 25, 2025

The GoM held its first meeting today, June 25, in Chandigarh. It comprised Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian as Chairman, Food, Civil Supplies &...