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Disclosure of illegal recruitment in Abdul Wali Khan University during PTI era

Disclosure of illegal recruitment in Abdul Wali Khan University during PTI era

Illegal recruitments in Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan during the PTI era have been revealed. According to sources from Peshawar, the Anti-Corruption Department has requested an inquiry to the Chief Secretary. Sources say that according to the audit document, more than 250 illegal recruitments took place in Abdul Wali Khan University in the year 2015-16….

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Envoy ‘deeply disturbed’ by mounting violence between Israelis and Palestinians

Envoy ‘deeply disturbed’ by mounting violence between Israelis and Palestinians

“We are in the midst of a cycle of violence that must be stopped immediately,” Tor Wennesland said in a statement on Wednesday.  Concern for civilians  “I am deeply disturbed by the continuing violence and appalled by the attacks of Israeli settlers against Palestinians two days ago in Huwwara, near Nablus. Israel, as the occupying…

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Philippines urged to compensate women survivors of wartime rape by Japanese soldiers

Philippines urged to compensate women survivors of wartime rape by Japanese soldiers

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) called for the authorities to provide full reparation and an official apology to the survivors, who have suffered decades of physical, psychological and other consequences.  ‘Symbolic’ victory  “This is a symbolic moment of victory for these victims who were previously silenced, ignored, written off and…

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Syria-Türkiye: Three border crossings now operational for earthquake aid delivery

Compromise is crucial in search for peace for sake of all Syrians, urges UN negotiator

In an appeal for greater urgency to resolve the grinding war which erupted 12 years ago this month, which has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions, Mr. Pedersen insisted that he would not accept continued inaction on the UN-led push for the Syrian Government and Opposition to agree on a new Syrian Constitution. Engagement…

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LDC5 spotlights contributions of women and girls in tech, despite tough odds and nagging barriers

LDC5 spotlights contributions of women and girls in tech, despite tough odds and nagging barriers

At noon on Wednesday, LDC5 held a moment of celebration near Maman, the iconic bronze and stainless-steel sculpture by the artist Louise Bourgeois that towers over the main atrium at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Qatar, where the Conference has been under way since last Sunday. A celebration of motherhood, the giant statue, Ms….

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