Another mob lynching incident in central Punjab’s district of Nankana Sahib once again lends credence to the fact that the State apparatus has badly failed in maintaining the rule of law, especially when it comes to the public reactions against the incidents of blasphemy.
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February 23, 2023February 23, 2023World
6.8-magnitude quake hits eastern Tajikistan: USGS
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Tajikistan on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck around 5:37 am local time (0037 GMT) at a depth of about 20.5 kilometres (12.7 miles). The USGS estimated that “little or no population” would be exposed to landslides from the quake. Its epicentre appeared to be in Gorno-Badakhshan,...
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February 21, 2023February 21, 2023Columns
Revisiting youth political participation – Challenges for democratic practice in Pakistan
Looking at political participation behavior of young adults in contemporary society like Pakistan, as Pakistan has one of the largest young populations in the world which as 64% percent of the population consists of youth. Its magnitude of importance end significance as the political narrative is being designed with the consideration of youth factor of...
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February 18, 2023February 18, 2023Pakistan
Pakistan and the world at risk as climate change continue to accelerate
Climate change is causing a range of environmental and social impacts, including water scarcity, crop failures, and increased frequency and intensity of natural disasters such as floods and droughts. Pakistan is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its geographical location, high population density, and dependence on agriculture. One of the most...
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February 15, 2023February 15, 2023World
Tax officials raid BBC offices after Modi documentary
NEW DELHI: Indian tax authorities raided the BBC‘s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai on Tuesday, weeks after the broadcaster aired a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s actions in the Gujarat riots. Police sealed off the New Delhi office, which occupies two floors, and half a dozen officers were stationed outside to prevent people...
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February 15, 2023February 15, 2023Pakistan
NAB approver retracts statement against Shehbaz Sharif in Ashiana case
LAHORE: A former Lahore Development Authority (LDA) chief engineer, who previously became an approver of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in a reference to the Ashiana-i-Iqbal Housing Scheme against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others, retracted his prior statement on Tuesday. “My prior statement was made under duress,” Israr Saeed responded to PM Shahbaz’s counsel’s...
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February 12, 2023February 12, 2023MULTIMEDIA
Workshop for Media Influencers held in Islamabad
Four-day capacity building workshop for Media Influencers conducted by Peace and Education Foundation (PEF) to promote peace and inter-religious harmony through different media platforms. Peace and Education Foundation (PEF) conducted a Four-day capacity building workshop for Media Influencers from February 9-12, in Islamabad. The workshop aimed to capacitate diverse group of Media Influencers representing print...
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February 8, 2023February 8, 2023OUR NEIGHBOURS
Not despair, a journey of hope: The story of Shagofa
Story 9 Critical Voices of Afghan Journalists in Exile Not despair, a journey of hope: The story of Shagofa August 2021, a series of stories about Afghan journalists and human rights activists after the Taliban came to Afghanistan. Click on this YouTube link to view the report. Subscribe to IBC TV Pakistan.
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February 7, 2023February 7, 2023OUR NEIGHBOURS
Afghan Yoga Trainer Raheemi Mumtaz, how she living in Pakistan.
Story 8 Critical Voices of Afghan Journalists in Exile Afghan Yoga Trainer Raheemi Mumtaz, how she living in Pakistan. August 2021, a series of stories about Afghan journalists and human rights activists after the Taliban came to Afghanistan. Click on this YouTube link to view the report. Subscribe to IBTV Pakistan.
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February 2, 2023February 2, 2023Sports
Kamran, Sami and Yasir named PCB selection committee members
LAHORE: Days after being made chairman of the junior team selection committee, former Pakistan Test wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal got another role when he was named as one of three members of the Pakistan men’s national selection committee. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday that Kamran and his former Pakistan team-mates Mohammad Sami and Yasir...