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Pakistan Asserts Legal Validity of Indus Water Treaty Amidst Tensions with India

Global Affairs, South Asia /

In a recent seminar, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Water Resources, Muhammad Moeen Wattoo, has declared that India’s unilateral decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) lacks legal justification and constitutes an aggressive act. He emphasized that the treaty remains valid despite India’s actions, which he characterized as both unlawful and a violation of international […]

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Tragic Killing of Journalist Raises Alarms Over Press Freedom in Balochistan

Civil Rights & Justice, Politics & Society, South Asia /

QUETTA: In a shocking incident, journalist Abdul Latif Baloch was fatally shot by unidentified attackers in his home in the Mashkey area of Awaran district on Saturday morning. According to police reports, the assailants attempted to abduct Baloch, but he resisted, resulting in them opening fire and killing him instantly. The attackers managed to escape

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Tragic Loss: Gaza Family Suffers Devastating Attack, Nine Children Killed

Civil Rights & Justice, Global Affairs, Middle East /

GAZA CITY: A recent Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis has led to the heartbreaking loss of nine children from one family, as confirmed by local civil defense officials. The incident, which occurred on Friday, has drawn significant attention amidst ongoing conflicts in the region. According to Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defense agency,

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Religious Tensions and Social Anxiety: The State of Society in Pakistan

Civil Rights & Justice, Politics & Society, South Asia /

In Pakistan, a climate of fear and anxiety has permeated everyday life, severely impacting social cohesion and disrupting the fabric of society. This pervasive atmosphere is largely attributed to the ongoing issue of religious intolerance, which remains a significant challenge across the nation. As mistrust deepens, many individuals find themselves not only doubting the efficacy

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Packaged Juice Industry Advocates for Tax Reductions Amid Financial Strain

Governance & Policy, Politics & Society, South Asia /

In Lahore, representatives from the packaged juice sector are urging the government to consider significant tax reductions in the forthcoming federal budget. Their main concern revolves around the Federal Excise Duty (FED), currently set at 20% since its introduction in 2023, along with an additional 18% General Sales Tax (GST). This taxation combination is reportedly

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Crisis of Identity in Middle-Class India: The Rise and Fall of Masculinized Nationalism

Civil Rights & Justice, Politics & Society, South Asia /

In recent days, the Indian actress and politician Kangana Ranaut made headlines with a provocative post on social media, expressing her discontent with former U.S. President Donald Trump for allegedly failing to support India during its recent military conflict with Pakistan. The post, which featured Ranaut in a dramatic pose reminiscent of a legendary warrior,

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World Bank Report Highlights Sales Tax as Major Factor in Poverty and Inequality in Pakistan

Civil Rights & Justice, Politics & Society, South Asia /

ISLAMABAD: A recent report from the World Bank has identified the General Sales Tax (GST) as the most significant contributor to rising poverty levels in Pakistan. The study reveals that GST payments constitute over 7% of households’ pre-tax expenditures, disproportionately impacting poorer and more vulnerable populations. According to the report, titled “The Effects of Taxes

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Punjab Government Proposes New Legislation to Combat Organized Crime

Civil Rights & Justice, Politics & Society, South Asia /

LAHORE: The provincial government of Punjab is moving forward with plans to introduce a new legislative measure aimed at curbing the activities of individuals commonly referred to as “goondas,” who are known for their involvement in criminal and anti-social behavior that disrupts public peace. The proposed law, titled The Punjab Control of Goondas and Anti-Social

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Irish Businessman Killed in Alleged Self-Defense Incident: Family Seeks Justice

Civil Rights & Justice, Community Voices, Diaspora Stories, Europe & Americas, Politics & Society /

In a tragic incident that has drawn attention from both the local community and beyond, a businessman from Ireland has lost his life in a confrontation involving his American wife and her father. The circumstances surrounding the event, which occurred in a suburban neighborhood, have raised questions about the nature of self-defense claims made by

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Seven Years After FATA’s Historic Merger: Unfulfilled Promises and Rising Discontent

Civil Rights & Justice, Politics & Society, South Asia /

In North Waziristan, Pakistan, the date May 28, 2018, is remembered as a significant milestone when the country’s Parliament passed the 25th Constitutional Amendment. This legislation abolished the long-standing Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR), thereby merging the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This move was celebrated as a transformative step towards ending

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