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The facade of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s office. On July 2, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) released a statement unlike any in its history.“In the past few months, HRCP has faced a series of arbitrary, illegal and unjustified actions that have impeded the organisation’s ability to carry out its mandate,” it read. The statement detailed how individuals identifying themselves as members of security agencies had been harassing and intimidating HRCP staff.“We urge the authorities to respect the fundamental freedoms of association… and to ensure that human rights defenders can operate without fear of reprisal,” the statement continued.Established…
Firefighters and army members work next to the wreckage of an air force training aircraft after it crashed into Milestone College campus, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 21, 2025. — ReutersIncident occurred at Milestone School and College in Dhaka.Firefighters sprayed water on mangled remains of plane.Bangladesh govt promises investigation into incident. DHAKA: At least 19 people were killed as a Bangladesh air force training aircraft crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city of Dhaka on Monday, a fire services official said.More than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns, a doctor at the National…
Jahanara Hassan celebrates after winning gold at the Grand Canaria, Spain Judo Cup. Jahanara Hassan, a talented nine-and-a-half-year-old girl from Lahore currently residing in London, stole the spotlight at the Grand Canaria, Spain Judo Cup. Competing against elite judo clubs from Spain, Portugal, and the UK, she delivered a stellar performance by winning two gold medals — one in her weight category and another in a higher class. Jahanara, with Mikes Judo Club and her coach Sensei Kelly, made headlines with a thrilling win over one of Spain’s national champions using her signature move “Boom”, named in honour of her sporting idol,…
Rihanna recalls exciting filming experience of ‘Smurf’Rihanna has opened up about her similarities with Smurfette’s personality traits.During an interview with Britain’s HELLO! the Hollywood actress candidly talked about the personality traits of her voiced character. Referring to the blond hair blue female cartoon, she began, “She’s still a girl’s girl but she is also tough, which I love. She’s not afraid of anything, or anyone.”“She’s a leader, determined, and she never gives up. I really feel like I identify with her a lot. She’s a beautician and an aesthetician too, so it felt like we have a lot in common,”…
On July 9, 2024, no fewer than 11 experts mandated by the United Nations Human Rights Council issued a mayday call about famine in Gaza. “We declare that Israel’s intentional and targeted starvation campaign against the Palestinian people is a form of genocidal violence and has resulted in famine across all of Gaza. We call upon the international community to prioritise the delivery of humanitarian aid by land by any means necessary, end Israel’s siege, and establish a ceasefire,” their statement read. Among the experts were Michael Fakhri, special rapporteur on the right to food, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, special rapporteur on…
A number of general managers in the Dubai government confirmed that the issuance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai …
Screengrab of viral video shows tribal members carrying out “honour killing” at unknown location in Balochistan. — XFIR registered under ATA in Balochistan ‘honour’ killing incident.Magistrate court orders exhumation of woman’s body.One-day physical remand of suspect Sardar Sherbaz Khan approved.QUETTA: A judicial magistrate in Quetta on Monday ordered the exhumation of a woman’s body who was brutally killed in the name of so-called honour in Balochistan’s Dagari, situated on the outskirts of the provincial capital.The couple, who have not been identified yet, were shot dead on the orders of a local tribal Jirga last month. The incident gained national attention…
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Tokyo on July 21, 2025. — ReutersJapan PM Ishiba stays on after election setback.Sanseito gains ground with nationalist, anti-globalist platform.”Diplomacy is under pressure at the moment.”Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba clung on Monday even after his coalition suffered what he called an “extremely regrettable” election result, as painful new US tariffs loom.In Sunday’s election Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed almost continuously since 1955, and its partner Komeito fell a projected three seats short of retaining a majority in…
Afghanistan Women’s XI players huddle before the cricket match between Afghanistan Women’s XI and Cricket Without Borders XI at Junction Oval in Melbourne on January 30, 2025. — AFPNEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council has pledged more support to Afghanistan’s displaced women’s cricketers to get back to playing.Most were forced into exile when the Taliban regained power in 2021 and then effectively outlawed women from playing sport. Many fled to Australia and held a match — without their official crest — in Melbourne earlier this year.The ICC’s annual conference in Singapore at the weekend heard that progress had been made…
Tyler, The Creator releases new album ‘Don’t Tap the Glass’Don’t Tap the Glass is here, as Tyler, the Creator, had earlier announced the release of his new album, as he has a history of rolling out his work days after the announcement.It’s the ninth solo record of the 34-year-old and features 10 songs, including Big Poe, Sucka Free, Stop Playing With Me, and Don’t Tap That Glass/Tweakin. The album’s length is 28 minutes and 30 seconds, as the See You Again rapper had previously dropped several Easter eggs about his forthcoming work during earlier concerts and on social media.Meanwhile, Don’t Tap…