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Execution of disabled Pakistani man delayed for fourth time

A disabled Pakistani murder convict was given a fourth stay of execution late Tuesday just… Read More

Disabled man set for scaffold as Pakistan nears 300th execution

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to execute a disabled man as activists said it was nearing… Read More

Man sentenced to death in 142nd execution in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday executed one of its citizens after he was convicted of… Read More

Execution of minor highlights endemic problems in justice system of Pakistan: Amnesty International

LONDON: Human Rights organization Amnesty International declared execution of a convict who committed the crime… Read More

Pakistan reaches dubious milestone of 100 executions since lifting moratorium

Pakistan has today reached the mark of 100th execution since a moratorium on executions was… Read More

Nigeria’s Boko Haram abducted 2,000 women and girls: report

DAKAR/LONDON: Boko Haram Islamic militants have kidnapped at least 2,000 girls and women since the… Read More

Murder, rape convicts to be hanged on March 17

MULTAN: Two inmates convicted of murder and rape at Multan Central Jail are set to… Read More

Pakistan's lift on death penalty ban is 'draconian and repressive': Amnesty

LONDON: Amnesty International on Wednesday termed Pakistan measure to lift the moratorium on executions in… Read More

Saudi postpones blogger lashing on medical grounds: wife

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia on Friday postponed the next round of flogging for a blogger sentenced… Read More

Amnesty International accuses Israel of war crimes

LONDON: The Israeli military's destruction of civilian buildings during its Protective Edge offensive this summer… Read More

Amnesty International condemns PEMRA move against ARY News

LONDON: International Human Rights Organisation 'Amnesty International' on Monday condemned the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory… Read More

Iraq’s top Shi’ite cleric calls for prime minister to be chosen by Tuesday

BAGHDAD: The most influential Shi'ite cleric in Iraq called on the country's leaders on Friday… Read More