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European think tank highlights struggles of Pashtun community in Pak

(ANI): The European Foundation for South Asian Studies(EFSAS) lent their voice to the ongoing Pashtun struggle in Pakistan, highlighting the struggles the people of the minority community face in the military-controlled nation. According to their study, Manzoor Ahmad Pashteen, leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), has been demanding basic human rights for the Pashtun community in Pakistan and the release of disappeared individuals,…

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Pakistan should respect ethnic variety: Watchdog

The Human Rights Watch asks the Pakistani government to pay respect to the ethnic variety in the country and stop violence against “peaceful protests”. Brad Adamzad, head of the body’s Asia branch has said that the Pakistani officials should recognize the ethnic variety as a strength, not as a weak point. “Pakistani authorities should recognize…

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Afghanistan beat Ireland in one-day opener in India

Afghanistan beat Ireland by five wickets in the first of five one-day internationals in India. Paul Stirling’s 89 helped Ireland to a modest 161 with Mujeeb Ur Rahman taking 3-14 in Dehradun. Gulbadin Naib hit 46 and opener Mohammed Shahzab 43 as Afghanistan won with 8.1 overs to spare despite Boyd Rankin’s 2-48. Afghanistan whitewashed…

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