Report in TOLOnews Online, Nov 20, 2023 at 9:16 PMThe Islamic Emirate’s Spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that they are not obliged to adhere to the UN laws unless their government is recognized by the United Nations members. This comes as November 19 is the 77th anniversary of Afghanistan’s joining the UN. However, he stressed even if the Islamic Emirate is recognized, the issues which are against the Islamic rules will not be accepted. “The Islamic…
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By Amir Wasim in Dawn, November 17th, 2023ISLAMABAD: Rejecting international criticism on the government’s decision to expel “illegal” immigrants from the country, Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said on Thursday that Pakistan did not need to provide any explanation on the issue as it was “our sovereign right to implement our immigration laws”. “Our decision to repatriate people who are in violation of our immigration laws, is a decision irrespective of any nationality.…
Report in Dawn, August 25th, 2023ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome on Thursday met Chief Election Commissioner Sikander Sultan Raja to reaffirm the United States’ support for free and fair elections “conducted in accordance with Pakistan’s laws and Constitution”. According to a press release issued by the US Embassy, the US ambassador reaffirmed that Pakistan’s leaders are the people’s choice, underscoring commitment to enhancing US-Pakistan ties regardless of the chosen leadership. Though not explicitly stated, concerns…
Report in Dawn, August 18th, 2023• Army chief vows ‘no leniency’, FO spox decries violence• Amnesty urges Pakistan to prevent misuse of blasphemy laws• NCHR reports 17 churches torched ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: The Jaranwala tragedy continued to elicit condemnation on Thursday, with national leaders and international organisations calling for justice for the people whose homes and places of worship were ransacked and destroyed by a frenzied mob. Speaking at an ISPR event, army chief Gen Asim Munir…
by Shehara Ratnasinghe in The Morning, Jan 19, 2023The Vedda Chieftain Uruwarige Wannila Aththo yesterday (18) requested the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) for the implementation of laws to secure the rights of the indigenous Vedda community, and to provide them with access to Courts by implementing a Parliamentary Act to safeguard the rights of the indigenous community of Sri Lanka. “There are numerous ongoing issues faced by the indigenous community such as…