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Nepra has approved the imposition of an additional surcharge of Rs 3.39 paise per unit on electricity consumers

Nepra has approved the imposition of an additional surcharge of Rs 3.39 paise per unit on electricity consumers

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved the imposition of an additional surcharge of Rs 3.39 paise per unit on electricity consumers. The surcharge approved by Nepra will also be applicable to the electricity consumers. On the request of the federal government, Nepra has issued a decision to impose an additional surcharge of…

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UN’s commission on women opens amid vanishing progress on rights

UN’s commission on women opens amid vanishing progress on rights

Over the next two weeks, participants from across the world – including representatives from governments, the UN, civil society and youth groups, as well as activists – will examine how gender equality, empowerment and sustainable development can be achieved in the digital era.  The meeting, known as CSW67, will also highlight online violence and other…

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DR Congo: Guterres urges M23 rebels to respect Tuesday ceasefire agreement

DR Congo: Guterres urges M23 rebels to respect Tuesday ceasefire agreement

In a statement released by his Spokesperson, António Guterres welcomed the international and regional efforts which took place last week, led by the President of Angola and African Union (AU) Champion for Peace and Reconciliation, João Lourenço, with the Mouvement du 23 Mars (M23). Eastern DRC is home to multiple armed groups, including the rebel M23 force, which has been…

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Peru: UN experts call for end to violence during demonstrations

Peru: UN experts call for end to violence during demonstrations

In an appeal for “genuine dialogue” to resolve the crisis, the experts expressed deep concern about the reported repression, arbitrary killings, arrests, detention and enforced disappearances of demonstrators in Peru. The situation stems from Congress’s removal of then president, Pedro Castillo on 7 December, after he was accused of trying to dissolve it. Mr. Castillo remains in…

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