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Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies, particularly the police force, have long been regarded as one of the most corrupt institutions in the country. Decades of unchecked power, rampant bribery, abuse of…

Waqas Naeem Islamabad: The recent enactment of amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has reignited the debate on threats to online expression in Pakistan. Journalists and digital rights defenders, rightfully…

News Desk Islamabad: The establishment of a National Commission for Minorities’ Rights (NCMR) is essential to ensuring participatory democracy and safeguarding human rights, a roundtable consultation hosted by the Centre for Social…

News Desk Islamabad: Minister for Law, Justice, and Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the National Assembly on Tuesday that the gender gap between male and female voters had decreased to 7.4 percent in 2024, a significant…

AFP/APP Melbourne: A leading TV presenter issued an on-air apology to Novak Djokovic on Monday, after mocking the 24-time Grand Slam winner and his Serbian fans during the Australian Open. The apology came after Djokovic declined a…

AFP/APP Tibú, Colombia: The death toll from attacks by ELN rebels in Colombia has risen to 60 in the country's Catatumbo region near the border with Venezuela, the Ombudsman's Office reported Saturday. Rival groups have for years been…

APP Sargodha: A youth killed his cousin over domestic issues here under the jurisdiction of Sillanwali police station on Saturday. Police said that Asad (28) r/o Chak no.121NB was doubtful that Sharjeel (21) r/o Jaranwala had illicit…

News Desk Islamabad: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly criticized the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024, describing it as a draconian measure that undermines fundamental rights. At an advocacy…

APP Peshawar: A quarrel over a petty issue in Haripur district led to the stabbing of a youth, police informed on Monday. Police said the incident occurred in the vicinity of Khalabat police station where a 27-year-old youth, Muhammad…

News Desk  Islamabad: Efforts to rescue eight workers trapped in a collapsed coal mine in the Sanjadi area of Quetta have entered their 3rd day, with significant challenges hampering progress. The Provincial Disaster Management…