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Pakistan’s UN Representative’s Statement on Pashtun Culture and Women’s Education Sparks...
Controversy sparks as Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram, faces criticism over his statements regarding Pashtun culture and women's education. He clarifies his remarks, stating they were referring to a small minority's perspective and that there is no disrespect meant towards the progressive Pashtun culture.
Rights Watch | 4 February 2023
Man commits suicide over poverty
A 60-year-old man committed suicide by shooting himself in the Kahna, Lahore.
The victim identified as Saqlain Shah, a resident of...
Gharidah Farooqi’s Ongoing Struggle Against Online Harassment, Abuse, And Violence
Gharidah Farooqi stands tall amidst years of cyber violence, refusing to be silenced in her fight for media freedom and women's rights.
Rights Watch | 3 February 2023
Accused Acid Attacker Given 4-Day Police Custody
Man accused of acid attack on woman granted 4-day police custody. Kamran allegedly attacked 20-year-old Suneeta near a...
ICT schools to decide complaints of corporal punishment in 15 days:...
Schools in Islamabad are to decide any complaint of corporal punishment within 15 days, according to rules notified for the law banning corporal punishment.
In a rare protest, KP cops hold demos in major cities
In a rare protest, police personnel in KP took to the streets across major cities to call for an independent probe into the Peshawar bombing.
Pakistan awaiting Indian nod for consular access to girl arrested there
The Foreign Office on Thursday said it is awaiting Indian response to a consular access request for Pakistani girl #IqraJeewani who was arrested there in Jan. Her father appealed to both governments to expedite her repatriation on compassionate grounds.
Rights Watch | 2 February 2023
Teacher Accused of Brutally Assaulting Student, Resulting in Suspension of School's Registration
A schoolteacher in Korangi hit a student with a stick, causing fractures in...
Shahid Khaqan resigns from the party post
1 February 2023
By Ahmed Saeed
LAHORE
Former Prime Minister and senior leader of Muslim League (N) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday, February 1, resigned from the...