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Inefficiency in lawmaking
Inefficiency in lawmaking
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Behind EU lawmakers' challenge to rein in ChatGPT and generative AI
Generative AI did not feature prominently in EU lawmakers' plans for regulating artificial intelligence technologies
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Balochistan Child Commission awaits by-laws
The commission was established in 2016
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The legal polarity in the developing world
The unfortunate reality is that there are not many who care for rectifying shortcomings of our system
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IHC serves notice to HEC, IIU
Petitioner’s lawyer contended university management decided to appoint faculty deans in violations of its own laws
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Activists call for payment of minimum wage to janitors
Refer to SHC ruling issued on March 10, 2021, demand its implementation
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Anti-harassment laws enforcement stressed
Ombudsperson sends circular to public, private institutions
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There are laws, but women await justice
Non-implementation renders several laws passed during the past decade ineffective
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Indian farmers to torch laws on bonfires in show of defiance
Farmers say they will intensify their protests in the coming days
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Govt approves all-male ZTBL board
Move violates law that calls for women representation in every public interest firm
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Hamza Ali Abbasi pays respect to farmers protesting in India
To condemn new agricultural laws passed by Modi's govt, farmers have been protesting for days near New Delhi
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Anti-rape legislation proposals
The offence does not either provide protection to transgender persons and gang-rape victims
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Finally, laws against forced conversion?
Political, religious parties agree to effective, uniform legislation, says committee
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Govt to enact new law to regulate moon-sighting body
Religious affairs ministry also plans law regarding Hajj and Umra pilgrimages
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State Bank relaxes regulations
Easing of rules will help enhance bank financing for youth, consumers
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Higher education and universities
The underlying purpose of all these statutory laws and policies is to enhance the quality of higher education
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Life and law
There are many laws on the statute books, but few are being implemented
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Saudi women smoke in public to 'complete' their freedom
Women are now allowed to drive, attend concerts, and obtain passports without the approval of a male guardian
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Love, lust, heartache: Secret dating lives of young Saudis
While the religious police have stepped back, internal policing within Saudi families, society has not stopped
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New bill in Utah would remove bigamy from felony list
Those who practised it could face up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $5,000
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Combating money laundering: SECP proposes tweaks in company laws
Changes suggested in attempt to improve standards of transparency
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N Ireland set for first same-sex marriage
They thanked the thousands of people who marched for their freedom
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Punjab govt to impose stricter laws for sugar industry
Per a proposed amendment in the Sugar Act, violations committed by mill owners will result in heavy penalties
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Laws and loopholes: No rules of business put fate of Hindu women in jeopardy
Even after SC passed the Hindu Marriage Act 2017, only Sindh managed to produce the rules of business for women
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Federal and provincial bodies lock horns over pesticide laws
Certain entities benefit from lack of enforcement on agricultural laws
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SHC gives Sindh government till December 10 to legislate laws against gutka
Records from 20 hospitals have been submitted, summary has been forwarded, says health secretary
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Abortion rights around the world
Abortion bans impose jail terms between 18 months and three years if the law is broken
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California bans sale, manufacture of fur products from 2023
Governor Newsom calls the ban 'one of the strongest animal rights laws in US history'
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Mexican activists take to streets demanding safe, legal abortions
Former presidential candidate says govt has an obligation to provide safe health services to women
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LDA by-laws to be amended
The provincial minister said that the complexity of laws creates hurdles for the people and builders
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Salvador clears rape victim of killing baby: lawyer
2017 verdict overthrown over failure to consider key forensic evidence indicating that the baby had choked in the womb
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Trump proposes mental asylums, but silent on gun laws
Speaking to a crowd of around 12,000, Trump did not mention his effort to push for background checks on gun purchasers
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Malaysian lawmaker sorry for proposed 'anti-seduction law'
Lawmaker withdraws his proposal shortly after
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Last Australian state poised to decriminalise abortion
New legislation will allow abortions to be performed by a doctor on request up to 22 weeks
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British convict challenges Pakistan's narcotics law in apex court
Says proviso to Section 9(c) of CNSA 1997 is violation of Constitution
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Wall chalking banned in Peshawar
Shahram Khan said Flowers and plants are being planted again which will enhance the beauty of the city
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PTI govt to amend laws to rein in prices of essential items
Asad Umar chairs price monitoring meeting amid criticism over high inflation
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SHC gives Sindh govt four weeks’ time to amend police laws
Court warns failure to implement its orders may attract contempt proceedings
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State of our orphanages
Even after the passage of 43 years, successive governments have failed to implement the law
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Sindh environment minister vows to implement laws
Have decided to hold follow-up meeting to ensure directions are implemented, says Talpur
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MPA demands removal ‘black laws’ related to NAB
MPA says innocent people are defamed and finally released
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Govt to bring an effective wildlife protection policy
New draft to include strict action against illegal hunting
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Sindh Assembly snubs governor’s objections, passes laws anyway
The bills will be sent to the governor again and will become law whether he approves or not
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SHC gives govt 6 weeks to reform police laws
While hearing the contempt of court plea against the provincial chief secretary, police chief, and others
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India's transgenders take first Kumbh Mela dip
After decades of fighting India's conservative laws to put transgenders on a par with the rest of society
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CJP calls for updating existing laws
Says no nation can thrive without good education system
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Accountability laws set for bipartisan review
Minister for Law Dr Farogh Naseem says no proposal to hold generals and judges accountable
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Sick of Karachi’s traffic? The commissioner has a plan
No-parking zones, strict implementation of traffic laws and restrictions on movement of heavy traffic proposed
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Sindh government working on new police laws: Wahab
Decision regarding up-gradation of various positions in the police would also be taken
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Sindh govt strengthens laws for disabled
Wahab promises sincere efforts to protect their rights