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...
Read More »Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Invites Malaysian Business Leaders to Pakistan
Islamabad, In a strategic move to bolster bilateral economic ties, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended an invitation to the Malaysian business community to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan. This invitation was made during h...
Read More »Pakistan Launches Major Polio Vaccination Campaign to Immunize Over 24 Million Children
Islamabad, Pakistan has initiated a comprehensive vaccination campaign targeting over 24 million children under the age of five to combat poliovirus. Starting Monday, April 29, 2024, the campaign will span 91 districts across the country, including Is...
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