‘Vital’ human rights cooperation must be above fray of politics: Türk

‘Vital’ human rights cooperation must be above fray of politics: Türk

In his annual review presented to the Human Rights Council, which opened its 53rd regular session on Monday, Mr. Türk insisted that such cooperation was “vital” in a world plagued by conflict, climate disasters and development setbacks. Rights monitoring ‘in the interest of all Malians’ Human rights “must always be above the fray of politics”, Mr….

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Afghanistan: Taliban ‘may be responsible for gender apartheid’ says rights expert

Afghanistan: Taliban ‘may be responsible for gender apartheid’ says rights expert

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed similar concerns on the opening day of the Council’s summer session, adding that the de facto authorities had “dismantled the most fundamental principles of human rights, particularly for women and girls”.  In a joint report presented to the Council by the Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan and…

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1400 billion budget of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be presented tomorrow, 35% increase in salaries is proposed

1400 billion budget of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be presented tomorrow, 35% increase in salaries is proposed

Peshawar: Caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has prepared a budget of 1400 billion for the new financial year, 462 billion for current expenses, 112 billion for development projects, 102 billion for arranged districts and 59 billion for tribal districts, 35 billion for salaries. Percentage and pension will be increased by 17%. According to Express News, the…

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