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17th May, 2013
Nigeria’s Islamists could face war crimes charges: UN
Nigeria's Boko Haram could face charges of crimes against humanity, the UN's human rights office warned Friday.
Nigeria's Boko Haram could face charges of crimes against humanity, the UN's human rights office warned Friday.
9th May, 2013
Demands by ‘voters group’ surprise candidates in N Waziristan
Voters in North Waziristan Agency have taken election contestants by surprise by seeking pre-poll approval for acceptance of their demands.
Voters in North Waziristan Agency have taken election contestants by surprise by seeking pre-poll approval for acceptance of their demands.
2nd May, 2013
In Sahiwal, a play may get women to vote for the first time in decades
The play organisers held several group discussions with elders from both the Biraderis in the region to convince them to allow their women to vote.
The play organisers held several group discussions with elders from both the Biraderis in the region to convince them to allow their women to vote.
12th April, 2013
India’s top court rejects challenge to death sentence
India's Supreme Court cleared the way for the execution of a Sikh militant who was convicted over a car bombing in New Delhi in 1993.
India's Supreme Court cleared the way for the execution of a Sikh militant who was convicted over a car bombing in New Delhi in 1993.
25th February, 2013
UN Security Council has ‘failed’ Syria: rights chief
The United Nations Security Council has “failed” to bring an end to the spiralling conflict in Syria, the UN's human rights chief said
The United Nations Security Council has “failed” to bring an end to the spiralling conflict in Syria, the UN's human rights chief said
20th February, 2013
Saudi Arabia recalls envoy from Sri Lanka
Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador from Colombo in a tit-for-tat move amid tensions after a Sri Lankan nanny convicted of murder was beheaded in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador from Colombo in a tit-for-tat move amid tensions after a Sri Lankan nanny convicted of murder was beheaded in the kingdom.
14th February, 2013
Afghan women march against violence
Dozens of Afghan activists have marked Valentine's Day by marching in Kabul to denounce violence against women.
Dozens of Afghan activists have marked Valentine's Day by marching in Kabul to denounce violence against women.
1st February, 2013
Clinton to continue her work for Afghan women
Hillary Clinton will stay on as co-chair for the US-Afghan Women's Council after she steps down Friday as America's top diplomat.
Hillary Clinton will stay on as co-chair for the US-Afghan Women's Council after she steps down Friday as America's top diplomat.
30th November, 2012
Samsung says to fix outsourcing issues,but keep most production inhouse
Employees at one of Samsung's suppliers sometimes worked up to 16 hours a day, with only one day's rest a month.
Employees at one of Samsung's suppliers sometimes worked up to 16 hours a day, with only one day's rest a month.
26th November, 2012
Samsung finds unfair practices among China suppliers
Suppliers will also be required to correct irregularities in labour contracts, and to provide adequate safety equipment and sufficient safety training.
Suppliers will also be required to correct irregularities in labour contracts, and to provide adequate safety equipment and sufficient safety training.
22nd October, 2012
As world helps shot Pakistani girl, Afghans ask “what about us?”
“Every day an Afghan girl is abused, raped, has acid thrown on her face and mutilated. Yet no one remembers or acknowledges these girls,”
“Every day an Afghan girl is abused, raped, has acid thrown on her face and mutilated. Yet no one remembers or acknowledges these girls,”
19th August, 2012
Christian girl’s arrest sparks tension
Tension gripped a rural area near Islamabad after some villagers alleged that they had seen a Christian girl carrying burnt pages which had some Islamic text.
Tension gripped a rural area near Islamabad after some villagers alleged that they had seen a Christian girl carrying burnt pages which had some Islamic text.
9th July, 2012
Condemnation of Afghan woman execution video
The Taliban denied involvement in the killing and their spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said “We have no operational update about this.”
The Taliban denied involvement in the killing and their spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said “We have no operational update about this.”
31st May, 2012
China detains hundreds in Tibet capital: report
Radio Free Asia quoted a local source as saying about 600 Tibetans had been detained and those from outside the TAR had been expelled.
Radio Free Asia quoted a local source as saying about 600 Tibetans had been detained and those from outside the TAR had been expelled.
12th May, 2012
US resumes Bahrain arms sales despite rights concerns
The United States will resume some military sales to Bahrain, a key Gulf ally facing Iran, despite human rights concerns.
The United States will resume some military sales to Bahrain, a key Gulf ally facing Iran, despite human rights concerns.
28th March, 2012
Imprisoned by injustice
Hundreds of Afghan women are languishing in prison for so-called moral crimes according to a report released by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) today. These…
Hundreds of Afghan women are languishing in prison for so-called moral crimes according to a report released by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) today. These…
11th March, 2012
KSE cards put up for sale
KARACHI, March 10: The Karachi Stock Exchange has invited bids for purchase of membership rights/seats.
KARACHI, March 10: The Karachi Stock Exchange has invited bids for purchase of membership rights/seats.
19th October, 2011
Lebanon tries to catch up on Internet
BEIRUT: Boudy Nasrala runs a successful brand design company in Lebanon, but when it comes to communicating with clients around the globe using the Internet,…
BEIRUT: Boudy Nasrala runs a successful brand design company in Lebanon, but when it comes to communicating with clients around the globe using the Internet,…
4th June, 2011
Thailand to free 96 Pakistan asylum detainees
BANGKOK: Thailand on Saturday confirmed it would release a group of almost a hundred Pakistani refugees and asylum seekers that activists said includes several dozen…
BANGKOK: Thailand on Saturday confirmed it would release a group of almost a hundred Pakistani refugees and asylum seekers that activists said includes several dozen…
11th May, 2011
British boy wears skirt to school in protest
LONDON: A 12-year-old British boy wore a knee-length skirt to school in protest against a school uniform policy banning boys from donning shorts during warm…
LONDON: A 12-year-old British boy wore a knee-length skirt to school in protest against a school uniform policy banning boys from donning shorts during warm…
