President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday returned the National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to Parliament, stating that previous amendments to the accountability laws were sub judice before the Supreme Court (SC). Earlier this month, the bill, dubbed “part two of NRO-2” by the opposition, had sailed through the Senate without being referred to the standing committee concerned....
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April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Pakistan
NCHR demands India, Pakistan to free fishermen
As part of it continuing effort for the return of foreign fishermen on the humanitarian ground, the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has launched a campaign demanding the repatriation of such prisoners currently being held in prisons of India and Pakistan. Under this campaign, the Commission aims to highlight the ordeal of those held...
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April 30, 2023April 30, 2023World
Another 97 Pakistanis return after evacuation from Sudan
ISLAMABAD: Another group of 97 Pakistani nationals evacuated from Sudan arrived in Karachi on Saturday as people continue to flee the war-torn country which the UN chief said “is falling apart”. This brought the total number of evacuated Pakistanis to 357, as 260 landed in Karachi a day ago. The group was flown from...
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April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Pakistan
Imran Khan sees ‘ill intentions’ behind PDM’s bid to hold polls post-budget
“We will not accept polls after budget,” PTI chairman says. Khan demands dissolution of all assemblies before May 14. PTI, govt holding talks over conducting polls simultaneously. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Saturday saw the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-led government’s “ill-intentions” behind its proposal to hold elections simultaneously after this year’s budget. The...
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April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Columns
Precarious talks process
IMRAN Khan holds the key and could jettison the Supreme Court-nudged talks between the government and opposition on a likely same-day election date for the national and the four provincial assembly elections. So, much is riding on the process. The talks which reported some progress, as we slipped into the weekend, with negotiators on...
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April 29, 2023April 29, 2023World
India arms Hindu militias to combat Kashmiri fighters
Abdul Qayoom, a retired Indian soldier, gives tips to civil servant Sanjeet Kumar (right) about using a bolt-action rifle in Dhangri village of India-held Kashmir.—AFP DHANGRI: Brandishing a bolt-action rifle, civil servant Sanjeet Kumar is one of 5,000 Kashmiri villagers who have joined all-Hindu militia units armed and trained by Indian forces to fight off...
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April 29, 2023April 29, 2023Pakistan
Police seek to arrest Parvez Elahi in late-night raid
LAHORE: Anti-corruption and police officials raided the residence of PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in Lahore to arrest him late on Friday night. The raiding team used an armoured vehicle to break open the main gate of the former Punjab chief minister’s Gulberg residence and arrested 12 people, mostly his employees, from the house. Female...
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April 29, 2023April 29, 2023MINORITIES
What Are Human Rights?
Human Rights What Are Human Rights? Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and education, and many more. Everyone...
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April 17, 2023April 17, 2023MINORITIES, Pakistan
Sargodha: The miscreants desecrated the Minarets and the Dome of the Ahmadiyya Place of Worship.
On 16th April 2023 at around 11 PM, the miscreants desecrated the Minarets and the Dome of the Ahmadiyya Place of Worship Ghooghiat, District Sargodha. All this happened the while the Police were there. It must be noted that this Place of Worship is 118 years old. Attacking and demolishing Ahmadiyya worship places by mobs...
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“Be Positive”
As we navigate through the challenges of life, it’s important to remember that positivity can make all the difference. A positive attitude has been linked to better mental health, stronger relationships, and even greater success in achieving our goals. Embracing a positive mindset can help us to see opportunities where others see obstacles, open ourselves...