Geneva, The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) released its findings on Albania, Mexico, Qatar, the Republic of Moldova, and San Marino, concluding its latest session with a series of concerns and recommendations aimed at ...
Read More »IMF Completes Final Review of Pakistan’s Economic Reform, Approves $1.1 Billion Disbursement
Washington DC, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second and final review of Pakistan's economic reform efforts under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), authorizing an immediate disbursement of approximately $1.1 billion. This latest...
Read More »UN Criticizes Iraq’s New Law Criminalizing Consensual Same-Sex Relations
Geneva, A new law passed by Iraq's parliament, which criminalizes consensual same-sex relations and other private behaviors, has drawn sharp criticism from the United Nations. The legislation prescribes jail terms of up to 15 years for such actions, s...
Read More »Aligarh Muslim University Caught in the Crossfire of BJP’s Sectarian Politics
New Delhi, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), one of India’s premier institutions, has been significantly impacted by what many see as the BJP’s sectarian and extremist political strategies. This shift reflects a broader trend affecting several Muslim-m...
Read More »Karachi Police to Reform Investigation Processes, Consider Promotions Based on Case Outcomes
Karachi, In a significant meeting presided over by IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, the Sindh Police discussed extensive reforms and upgrades to its investigation and legal departments. The gathering aimed to refine the procedures and enhance the capabilit...
Read More »Pakistan and Turkey Pledge Enhanced Military Cooperation
Islamabad, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Commander of the Turkish Land Forces, met with General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, at the Joint Staff Headquarters in Rawalpindi today. The meeting focused on deepening bilat...
Read More »Pakistan Honors Turkish Commander with Nishan-i-Imtiaz Military Award
Islamabad, President Asif Ali Zardari awarded the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) to General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, Commander of Turkish Land Forces, in a ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr today. This prestigious military honor recognizes General Bayraktaroglu’s sig...
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