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At least 152 people have been hurt by tear gas and pellets since security forces launched a sweeping crackdown

Shavendra Silva has been accused by UN of war crimes during final stages of Tamil separatist conflict

India’s unilateral step has aggravated the situation, making Kashmir an internationally recognised dispute

UNSC last discussed Kashmir in 1971, except for a cursory mention in 1998 following Pakistan's nuclear tests

Antonio Guterres calls for 'maximum restraint' in IOK

Ambassador to UN Zhang Jun says Beijing will take 'necessary countermeasures' to protect its rights

Rise in number of casualties caused by government and foreign forces, report reveals

UN human rights spokesperson questions disqualification of 57 candidates from the Moscow city elections

Allegations include sexual misconduct, nepotism, and other abuses of authority to suppress legitimate dissent

New restrictions target Maduro's stepsons Walter Gavidia, Yosser Gavidia and Yoswal Gavidia

Study shows increasingly sophisticated and diverse drug gangs shuttling meth across Asia

The real situation is much more gruesome in scale and in nature of atrocities being committed, says Sardar Masood Khan

OHCHR report says solution to Kashmir dispute is to grant people of IoK legitimate right to self-determination: FO

Women peacekeepers serving with exemplary dedication and professionalism, says Lodhi

The UN decision is an acknowledgement that Pakistan has done a lot to improve its security situation

Says what is happening in Xinjiang is education

Minister for human rights says Disabled Employment and Restoration Ordinance 1981 to be dissolved

At UN, Maleeha Lodhi decries India's 'disregard for human life'; says horrific crimes in IoK protected by black laws

UN calls on US, Iran to dial down their remarks

'Illicit financial flows, stemming from criminal proceeds, amount to around $2.1 trillion annually'

Talks will focus on using revenues form ports to pay public sector salaries

IPCC says new 2019 guidelines built on 2006 methodologies by updating gaps and out-of-date science

With Trump administration pulling out of Paris agreement, China has more space to assert its views

UN observer mission to monitor and report on the redeployment

WFP spokesperson says damage to humanitarian food stocks unacceptable

Says Pakistan has for six decades provided personnel, assets, training and financing for UN peacekeeping operations

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for urgent de-escalation of the situation as Ramazan begins

US secretary of state says the move is 'an important step towards peace in South Asia'

Spectacular iteration of classic Arab folklore comes to stage as city of Sharjah anointed UNESCO World Book Capital

Spending cuts and immigration dominate the debate

In 1990 official statistics indicated that Finland's suicide rate was the second highest in the world

UN ambassador says Pakistan has been urging integration of the gender perspective into peace building paradigm

Turkey FM says Islamophobia, racism go hand in hand; Pakistan highlights drastic consequences of stigmatising people

US bypassing 1267 committee by submitting draft resolution at UNSC, says Beijing

United States' previous bid was blocked by China

The children and their family had been displaced by fighting elsewhere in the country

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres coices concern that “hate speech is spreading like wildfire”

Research links heavy internet use with increased depression

'Our attention is going to be where we feel there is a military threat to us'

Khamenei says 2015 nuclear deal did not resolve any of economic problems

Mazari tells summit in Geneva that Islamabad will exercise right to self-defence

Khyber district administration abolishes 7 highway check posts, suspends line officer

Heatwave in 2018 killed dozens from Quebec in Canada to Japan

No mention of Pakistan in the statement issued by the world body, urges states to cooperate with India

Maleeha Lodhi briefs UN chief Antonio Guterres on Kashmir situation, Indo-Pak tensions

Guterres stresses importance of both sides to exercise maximum restraint

The helicopter was carrying 23 passengers

UNGA president says dialogue is the only tool to have sustainable and peaceful solution to conflicts

Best interpreters will not only translate text of the speech but also convey mood and intonation

Antonio Guterres expresses willingness to facilitate future Indo-Pak peace talks