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HRCP Demands Immediate Repeal of Controversial Cyber Law Amendments ————————- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for the complete abolition of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act 2025, denouncing it as a threat to constitutional freedoms,…

Breakthrough Solar-Powered Water Harvester Offers Hope for Water-Scarce Regions ———————————- An Australian-Chinese research team has developed an innovative solar-powered device that can extract potable water directly from the atmosphere, offering a sustainable solution for global water scarcity, SciTech Daily reported.…

Malaysia’s AI Preachers Spark Debate on Religious Authority and Technology —————————————- The launch of AI-powered Islamic preachers in Malaysia, developed by former Islamic affairs minister Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, has ignited a debate over the role of technology in religious discourse,…

Saudi Arabia uses AI to accommodate Hajj pilgrims ———————- Saudi Arabia is leveraging smart technologies and AI-driven platforms to support nearly two million pilgrims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Middle East Monitor reported. Authorities introduced several digital services to enhance…

A joint investigation by The New York Times, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, and Der Spiegel reveals that tens of thousands of Uyghurs are being sent to various Chinese factory towns, often in groups. These state-led labor transfer programs, which…

Pakistan, Iran Agree on 24/7 Border Access During Muharram and Arbaeen ——————— Pakistan and Iran have finalized arrangements to keep their shared border open 24 hours a day during the blessed month of Muharram and the Arbaeen season to accommodate…

Pakistan’s wetlands, critical stopovers for migratory birds along the Indus Flyway, are facing a severe decline in avian visitors due to climate shifts and habitat degradation, Anadolu Agency reported. Data from the Sindh Wildlife Department reveals a 50% drop in…

Tens of thousands rallied in Kathmandu on Thursday, demanding the restoration of Nepal’s abolished monarchy and Hinduism as the state religion, Arab News reported. Protesters, waving flags and chanting slogans like “Bring the king back,” called for former King Gyanendra…

Kashmir’s Hurriyat Conference urges UN to act against political arrests The All Parties Hurriyat Conference in Kashmir has condemned the ongoing political arrests targeting pro-freedom leaders, activists, and thousands of detainees in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Kashmir…

AI-powered surveillance in Xinjiang sparks global human rights alarm A growing international outcry is building over the sweeping digital surveillance system imposed on residents of China’s Xinjiang region, particularly targeting ethnic and religious minorities such as the Uyghurs. Human rights…