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HRCP calls upon govt to rescind decision of deporting refugees

By Myra Imran in The News, Oct 19, 2023ISLAMABAD: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the government to withdraw immediately its decision of expelling undocumented foreigners by November 1. During a consultation session, HRCP chairperson Hina Jilani said a one-size-fits-all solution cannot be applied to all refugees and asylum seekers without considering their specific needs. Even in the deliberate absence of a policy on refugees, Pakistan is still bound by international customary…

Fair share of Teesta, other common rivers demanded

report in Prothom Alo, Mar 26, 2023Speakers at a human chain in Rangpur demanded a fair share of water from 54 common rivers including Teesta. They also criticized India’s decision to withdraw water from Teesta by digging two new canals. An organisation named ‘Teesta Bachao Andolon’ organised the human chain in front of Rangpur Press Club premises on Saturday morning. Presided over by lawyer Palash Kanti Nag, professor Mojahar Ali, Abdus Sobhan, freedon fighter Mojaffar…