“5th Samarkand Forum on Human Rights” to convene in Uzbekistan on September 28–29th

ISLAMABAD, Sep 26: Uzbekistan is preparing to host the “5th Samarkand Forum on Human Rights” on September 28–29th, 2026, bringing together international experts, representatives of global and regional organizations, government institutions, national human rights bodies, academics and civil society representatives to discuss pressing issues related to human rights, sustainable development and international cooperation. The forum will be held in Tashkent and Samarkand under the theme, “60 Years of the International Covenants on Human Rights and 40 Years of the Declaration on the Right to Development: A Global Partnership for Dignity, Equality and Sustainable Development” said a release issued here onRead More
Naqvi criticises proposed KP police law requiring speaker’s role in MPA arrests

ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government over a provision requiring police to seek the provincial assembly speaker’s permission before arresting a lawmaker accused ofRead More
























