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April 12, 2019

Singer Meesha Shafi challenges LHC decision in apex court

ISLAMABAD: Singer Meesha Shafi on Friday challenged the Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict in the apex court and sought more time to cross-examine witnesses. The LHC […]
April 8, 2019

Kashmir civilians banned from using only highway twice a week

Civilians in Kashmir have been banned from using the only highway out of the disputed region for two days each week to allow Indian security personnel […]
April 8, 2019

Australia passes social media law penalising platforms for violent content

The Australian parliament has passed legislation to crack down on violent videos on social media, despite furious reaction from the tech industry, media companies and legal […]
April 8, 2019

New Zealand Parliament votes overwhelmingly in favor of gun regulation bill

New Zealand’s Parliament on Tuesday voted overwhelming in favor of a bill proposed containing new gun regulations, aiming to vote it into law by the end […]
April 8, 2019

UN rights experts condemn India decision to deport Rohingya to Myanmar

UN human rights experts on Tuesday condemned the Indian government for the deportation of three Rohingya to Myanmar despite international law which prohibits the practice. According […]
April 8, 2019

EU launches new infringement proceedings against Poland over judiciary reforms

The European Commission on Wednesday launched infringement proceedings against Poland by sending a Letter of Formal Notice regarding its new disciplinary regime for judges. The notice […]
April 8, 2019

UK formally requests extension for Brexit deadline until June 30

In a letter to EU President Donald Tusk delivered on Friday British Prime Minister Theresa May formally requested an extension to the UK’s deadline to withdraw […]
April 8, 2019

House prepares lawsuit to challenge Trump’s declaration of national emergency at border

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that the House will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s declared national emergency at the nation’s southwestern […]