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February 25, 2019

LHC prohibits employment of minors under 15 as domestic workers

LAHORE : The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued a written order over the petition filed against the violation of laws related to violence against […]
February 25, 2019

LHC seeks expenditure details of Saudi crown prince’s visit

The Lahore High Court has sought details of expenses incurred by the federal government for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman’s two-day trip, Express News reported. […]
February 22, 2019

JuD, FIF charities banned as govt seeks to rout extremism

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday dropped a clear hint at taking action against a banned group blamed for the Pulwama suicide attack as the country outlawed two […]
February 22, 2019

Pulwama aftermath: India SC orders govt to protect Kashmiris, minorities

India’s Supreme Court on Friday ordered the federal government and several states to ensure protection for Kashmiris and minority communities, particularly students, from violence or backlash […]
February 21, 2019

UN rights chief calls for protection of civilians in battle for Iblid

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called Tuesday on the warring factions on both sides in the battle for Iblid, Syria, to make protection […]
February 21, 2019

Thomas urges Supreme Court to revisit historic defamation ruling

US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday called for the court to review its ruling in New York Times v. Sullivan, a libel case that […]
February 21, 2019

US appeals court reopens $1 billion Palestinian lawsuit against Israeli settlers

A US appeals court on Tuesday reopened a $1 billion lawsuit by Palestinians claiming more than 30 pro-Israel American entities and individuals are liable for alleged […]
February 21, 2019

Supreme Court rules for retired US marshal in West Virginia tax discrimination case

The US Supreme Court held Wednesday in Dawson v. Steager that West Virginia tax policy that taxes the pension of a retired federal marshal but not […]