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PM asked to take notice of smear campaign against Aurat March organisers

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News Desk Writers, academics, artists, journalists, lawyers, students, political and social workers have urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to take notice of a smear campaign and court orders asking police to file cases against women rights activists and organisers of the Aurat Azadi march. In an open letter to PM Imran Khan, they have drawn his attention towards a vicious …

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Youth engagement key to effective development

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By Eesha Shafqat Engaging youth in development could lead to a real socio-economic revolution in society keeping in view their immense potential and commitment to serve humanity. Therefore, it is quite heartening development that this vital role of youth is being acknowledged and they are being engaged to play their much-needed role in the development of their respective communities. It …

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PNCA to open culture centre in Gilgit-Baltistan

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February 17, 2021
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High Asia Herald Report Islamabad, Feb 17: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will set-up its regional culture centre in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for the promotion of the unique but secluded art and culture of the mountainous region. A Memorandum of Understanding to this effect was signed here on Wednesday between PNCA Director-General Dr Fouzia Saeed and GB’s minister for …

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Dadhocha Dam: landowners protest forced eviction

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January 4, 2021
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Local people say they will not vacate their ancestral land without a settlement plan or resettlement by Punjab government; They demand increase in compensation rate for their land. Rawalpindi: Affected people of Dadhocha dam organised a public meeting and peaceful protest march here on Sunday against forced displacement without rehabilitation, seeking a substantial increase in compensation rate for their lands …

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Are we out of our minds?

By thehighasia
November 27, 2020
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Raza Gillani Why have we spent the last four years, presumably the most crucial time of our lives, organising at various campuses across the country and its administered areas on issues pertaining to student life, gender, education, class, ethnicity, race, etc.? Why have we wasted our time in searching for those who share our principles, dreams, and resolve? Why have …

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A case for a new participatory governance model in Gilgit-Baltistan

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September 24, 2020
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By Ghulam Amin Beg The old Indian narrative on Jammu and Kashmir of a democratic dispensation, constitutionally guaranteed local autonomy and unique status has disappeared overnight. Thanks to the fascist actions of Prime Minister Modi and the BJP government last year. The new status quo in Kashmir has created a new narrative for both pro-Indian and nationalist Kashmiris as well …

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Matiullah Jan returns home amid massive support on social media

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July 21, 2020
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Political leaders, media and human rights bodies condemn the abduction of the senior journalist   Herald Report   Islamabad: Journalist Matiullah Jan returned home late Tuesday night, nearly 12 hours after he was abducted from Sector G-6, a highly secured locality of the capital city in broad daylight, family sources said. Earlier on Tuesday, Matiullah Jan, known for his criticism …

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Students take to roads: protest against online classes, poor internet service

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June 23, 2020
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Student’s Solidarity Protest against Poor Internet connectivity & falsified policies of HEC regarding online classes organised by All Baltistan Movement in Skardu.#teamABM Posted by ABM (All Baltistan Movement) on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 Students from GB, Kashmir, ex-Fata districts, Seraiki and Balochistan regions demand suspension of online classes, waiver of fees Inayat Abdali, Iqbal Salik & Aunil Muntazir   Gilgit/Ghizer/Skardu/Islamabad: …

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Coronavirus spreads through Pakistan

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March 27, 2020
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Worshipers entering the Memon Mosque in Karachi, Pakistan, on Sunday. The mosque remained open during a three-day lockdown of the city. Photo:Saiyna Bashir While Pakistan’s government and military are at odds over how to respond, doctors are protesting to get equipment and more testing, and clerics are refusing to limit mosque gatherings, says a report published in The New York …

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COVID-19: govt scrambles on lockdown

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March 22, 2020
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by Mariam Bokhari & Ayesha Mushtaq When a global pandemic burns through a country it first tests both its leadership as well as its national public resolve. In Pakistan much more is being tested, including the limits of the healthcare system across the federation, and the state’s ability to mobilise responses and shape civic engagement. First things first. The one …

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Brave women of Pakistan are marching today for equal rights

By thehighasia
March 8, 2020
in :  Human Rights, Islamabad, Latest, Media, Pakistan, Politics, Religion, Slider, Women
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Marches will be held in Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Peshawar, Karachi and Quetta   High Asia Herald Report    The brave and resolute women of Pakistan take to the streets on March 8, for equal space, rights in the face of violent threats by the conservative groups and uninformed commercial media spreading hysteria, fear and obfuscation around trivial slogans and …

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Govt’s top counsel resigns after SC remarks

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February 20, 2020
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High Asia Herald Report Islamabad: The government’s top counsel on Thursday resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation to President Arif Alvi, media reports said. In his resignation letter, Khan said: “I note with profound regret that the Pakistan Bar Council, of which I am the Chairman, has demanded through its press release dated 19th of February 2020 that …

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All charges against AWP, PTM activists dropped

By thehighasia
February 17, 2020
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IHC wraps up cases against AWP PTM activists, asks government to protect the right to freedom of expression    High Asia Herald Report   Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday disposed of a petition of 23 workers who were arrested by the police last month for protesting against the arrest of PTM chief Manzoor Pashteen when the court …

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‘People’s economic rights must not be sacrificed at the altar of national security’

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February 14, 2020
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The audience at the first Asma Jehangir memorial lecture organised by the HRCP at Islamabad Hotel on Tuesday. Credit: Asif Khan/hrcp HRCP announces Asma Jahangir Award for human rights defenders; resumes Nisar Osmani Award for courage in journalism, and I.A Rehman research grant in human rights   By Amir Khan  Islamabad: A veteran human rights defender has called for a …

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PTM’s countrywide protest against leader’s arrest today

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January 28, 2020
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Manzoor Pashteen, nine others were arrested on late Monday evening in Peshawar and sent on 14-day judicial remand   High Asia Herald Report Islamabad: The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM), a civil rights movement, has called on supporters to protest on January 28  against the arrest of its leader Manzoor Pashteen and nine others. Pashteen was arrested at Tehkaal Bala, Peshawar …

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