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Implementation of section 3 of the defamation law is subject to the decision of the Lahore High Court

Implementation of section 3 of the defamation law is subject to the decision of the Lahore High Court

The Lahore High Court made the implementation of three sections 3, 5 and 8 of the defamation law subject to a court decision. Justice Amjad Rafique heard the petition filed against defamation law in Punjab. The court also issued notices to the Attorney General and Advocate General for assistance, while others including the Punjab government…

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An activist of a banned organization involved in kidnapping for ransom was killed, his accomplice was arrested

An activist of a banned organization involved in kidnapping for ransom was killed, his accomplice was arrested

After the alleged encounter, the Kemari police killed the terrorist of the banned organization involved in the kidnapping for ransom incident, the other accomplices of the killed terrorist Sadiq alias Qari were also arrested. SSP Kemari Faizan Ali said in a press conference that the operatives of the banned organization had abducted Haris, a poultry…

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The Sindh Home Department has issued rules and regulations for collecting sacrificial skins

The Sindh Home Department has issued rules and regulations for collecting sacrificial skins

Karachi:The Sindh Home Department has issued rules and regulations regarding the collection of sacrificial skins on Eid-ul-Adha. According to the rules and regulations issued by the Home Department, it will be necessary to obtain permission from the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner for collection of sacrificial skins, and no person can collect skins without the consent of…

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Support Palestinian women-led organizations at heart of Gaza aid response

Support Palestinian women-led organizations at heart of Gaza aid response

UN Women published its fourth Gender Alert since the war began eight months ago, which examines the immense challenges these organizations face while also highlighting their commitment to save lives. The series of reports document how the lives of women and girls have deteriorated across sectors such as food security, shelter, health and safety. Barely…

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World News in Brief: ‘Gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan, DR Congo rights abuses, reforestation crucial to climate fight

World News in Brief: ‘Gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan, DR Congo rights abuses, reforestation crucial to climate fight

Key international actors, including the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan, have used terms such as “gender apartheid” to describe the high levels of discrimination. “Gender apartheid is not merely a theoretical possibility or legal construct, but a real threat and lived reality for millions of women and girls around the…

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Envoy highlights progress towards a new political landscape in Central Africa

Envoy highlights progress towards a new political landscape in Central Africa

But, briefing the Security Council, Abdou Abarry, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the region also warned that insecurity and humanitarian crises continue to plague nations.   Observers had reported Chad’s presidential elections in May took place “under good conditions”, albeit with some isolated incidents which had not compromised the conduct or credibility of the…

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