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Pakistan’s law enforcement fails women as rape, sexual harassment cases surge

Sep 08, 2026

According to Dawn, the concerns were voiced during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights, chaired by MNA Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar. The parliamentary panel expressed alarm that despite the existence of laws aimed at protecting citizens, cases of sexual violence and harassment continued to increase. It called on government authorities to take stringent measures to ensure that existing legislation was properly enforced.

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Pakistan: Amnesty International demands release of imprisoned human rights lawyers

Sep 08, 2026

In a letter addressed to the Pakistani prime minister, Amnesty stated that the two lawyers were arrested on January 23, 2026, despite having been granted pre-arrest bail two days earlier. The following day, an Islamabad district and sessions court sentenced them to prison terms ranging from 10 to 17 years under provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), including sections concerning cyber terrorism, glorification of an offence and allegedly false or fake information.
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Competition intensifies to stop China turning the Blue Pacific Red

Sep 08, 2026
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Kremlin spokesperson confirms meeting between PM Modi and President Putin ahead of BRICS Summit in Delhi

Sep 08, 2026

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Colombo

Sep 08, 2026

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China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit, highlighting importance of cooperation

Sep 08, 2026

China supports India in hosting the BRICS summit, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. While attendance...
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"No doubt summit will be successful,": Kremlin Spokesperson highlights need for cooperation in financial sphere ahead of BRICS Summit in Delhi

Sep 08, 2026

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Colombo for 3-day visit to boost bilateral ties

Sep 08, 2026
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Exposing Pakistan's health crisis: High costs and policy gaps deny multiple sclerosis treatment to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa patients

Sep 08, 2026
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Prometheus in Seoul: 27th World Knowledge Forum opens to harness the fire of AI

Sep 08, 2026
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Baloch student's enforced disappearance in Lahore exposes Pakistan's grim rights record

Sep 08, 2026
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Saudi Arabia says energy facilities in the south attacked by Houthis

Sep 08, 2026
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India and Thailand discuss further strengthening of Strategic Partnership

Sep 08, 2026
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High level delegation from Kenya arrives in India for capacity building programme

Sep 08, 2026
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India-Bangladesh rail officials begin talks to resume passenger train services

Sep 08, 2026
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Sep 08, 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh undertakes three-day Sri Lanka visit

Sep 08, 2026
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India highlights comprehensive approach to food security at panel discussion in Israel

Sep 08, 2026
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