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Monitoring group offers mixed review of rights in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — An independent watchdog on Wednesday offered a mixed report card in its annual look at the state of human rights in Pakistan, welcoming the enactment of new laws to protect women but decrying an uptick in religiously motivated vigilantism. READ MORE…
Taliban announce spring offensive, vow to build institutions
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Afghan Taliban announced the beginning of their spring offensive on Friday, promising to build their political base in the country while focusing military assaults on the international coalition and Afghan security forces. READ MORE…
Pakistan sets up unique helpline for women in need
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — When Durdana married for a second time and to a man of her own choosing, her parents threatened to kill her if she tried to see her new husband. They imprisoned her in their home, but she still had her mobile phone and had learned that a helpline for women had been set up. She noted the number and then one day when she was alone in the house, she called. READ MORE…