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January 30, 2019

In a first, Sikh lawmaker becomes parliamentary secretary

LAHORE: For the first time in Pakistan’s history, a Sikh lawmaker has been appointed as a parliamentary secretary. Department of Sardar Mahinder Pal Singh, a member […]
January 30, 2019

LHC serves notices to Chaudhry Nisar, ECP

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to MPA-elect Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan, federal and provincial governments and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) […]
January 29, 2019

Philippines legislature passes bill lowering age of social responsibility to 12

After a third and final review of House Bill 8858, the Philippines House of Representatives passed a bill lowering the minimum age of social responsibility to […]
January 29, 2019

Illinois top court rules taking thumbprint data without park goers’ consent is valid injury in Six Flags suit

The Illinois Supreme Court upheld cause of action provisions of a 2008 state law on Friday that requires companies who collect a person’s biometric information such […]
January 29, 2019

Human Rights Double Standard: Iranian Sanctions Impact the Most Vulnerable

In January 2018, following the killing of Iranians in European countries, the EU imposed new sanctions on Iran. This came after the Trump administration imposed sanctions […]
January 29, 2019

New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it?

On the 46th anniversary of the landmark US ruling that made abortion legal, New York state signed into law a new abortion rights bill. Why is […]
January 29, 2019

Brexit: Rival Tory factions devise no-deal plan

A group of Conservative Eurosceptics and former Remainer MPs have been working on planning for the event of a no-deal Brexit, it has emerged. Signs the […]
January 29, 2019

US framework deal with Taliban raises hope of Afghan peace

US and Taliban officials have agreed in principle to the framework of a deal that could pave the way for peace talks in Kabul and ultimately […]