STRASBOURG: The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday upheld France´s controversial burqa ban, rejecting arguments that a 2010 law outlawing full-face veils breaches religious freedom. In a case brought by a 24-year-old French woman with the support of a … read more
ISLAMABAD: According to the Agreement on Consular Access signed between Pakistan and India on 21 May 2008, both countries are required to exchange lists of prisoners in each other’s custody twice a year on 1 January and 1 July, respectively. … read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has once again urged Afghan authorities to arrest Tehreek-e-Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah, who is hiding in Afghanistan. Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Abdul Qadir Baloch, Minister for Information Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Director General Inter-Services Public … read more
WASHINGTON: US spy agency, National Security Agency (NSA), had been authorised to spy on most countries and some international bodies and political parties. Under a 2010 certification approved by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA), NSA was permitted to spy … read more
MIR ALI: At least 16 more terrorists were perished in fresh air strikes of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets in the outskirts of Mir Ali of North Waziristan on Sunday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the PAF jets pounded … read more