Новости за 05.03.2024

The CIVICUS Monitor has placed Pakistan on its watch list due to a sharp decline in civic freedoms, highlighted by repression against political opposition, censorship of the media, and attacks on peaceful protests. This situation was detailed in a statement on Tuesday, March 5. CIVICUS, an alliance of over 20 organizations, noted a targeted crackdown […]

On Monday, Shehbaz Sharif was sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister, marking his second tenure in the role, following a national election that saw delays of nearly four weeks due to the challenges in forming a coalition government, as reported by Reuters. The day after being elected prime minister by parliament amidst opposition from members […]

In a recent declaration, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, emphasized the importance of prioritizing women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan. His remarks were aimed at all stakeholders involved in the Afghan context. Türk addressed the 55th session of the Human Rights Council on March 4, where he pointed out the extensive […]

Leila Haidari, the founder of the “Mother Camp” organization, has been honoured with the prestigious Geuzen Holland Prize, awarded annually to individuals or entities making significant contributions to the education and human rights sectors. This accolade recognizes Haidari’s tireless efforts in supporting girls’ education and human rights in Afghanistan, highlighting the critical role she plays […]

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that four bird hunters have been arrested in Nimroz province and referred to court. The agency stated on Tuesday, March 5th, citing Mawlavi Habibullah Mozaheri, the head of environmental protection in Nimroz province, that four hunters who had hunted birds in the province a few days ago were arrested […]

Bloomberg’s latest report has revealed a significant shift in the global wealth hierarchy, with Jeff Bezos, the head of Amazon, reclaiming his title as the wealthiest person in the world by surpassing Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla. According to Bloomberg’s assessment, Jeff Bezos’ net worth has soared to $200 billion, marking a resurgence at […]

Mawlawi Yaqub Mujahid, the acting minister of the Taliban, traveled to Qatar to participate in a military exhibition and met with Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, the defense minister of Qatar. The Ministry of Defense of Taliban wrote on its social media platform X, on Tuesday, March 5th, that the meeting discussed bilateral relations and […]

Over nearly half a century of the Islamic Republic’s existence in Iran, the regime has seen twelve terms of the Islamic Consultative Assembly and six terms of the Assembly of Experts, yet the recent results of these elections indicate a decline in participation compared to any other time. Iran’s Interior Minister, Ahmad Vahidi, announced the […]

After Pakistan’s controversial elections, the Election Commission stated that candidates backed by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, which won the most votes, aren’t eligible for reserved seats in parliament. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party led by Imran Khan, the Muslim League faction led by Nawaz Sharif, and the People’s Party led by Bilawal Bhutto were prominent […]

The United States Department of State says that the country remains committed to supporting the people of Afghanistan. Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, said on Monday, March 4, during a press briefing in response to reporters’ questions about the lack of budget for assistance in Afghanistan, raised the issue. The […]