Pakistan has temporarily shelved the multi-billion dollar gas pipeline project to import cheap energy from neighbouring Iran, apparently under pressure from the US which has imposed sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear programme, according to a media report on Monday. The development comes as Pakistan struggles to put its cash-strapped economy in order… Continue reading Pak shelves multi-billion-dollar gas project with Iran under US pressure
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Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance in harsh new hijab law
Just weeks before the one-year anniversary of the major protests caused by Mahsa Amini’s death, Iranian authorities are preparing a new Bill on hijab-wearing that experts fear would put unprecedentedly harsh punitive measures into law, according to CNN. The 70-article draft law sets out a range of proposals, including much longer prison terms… Continue reading Iran proposes long jail terms, AI surveillance in harsh new hijab law
Iran releases 8 Indian fishermen detained by its force: MoS Muraleedharan
Representative image | The minister said the information about the fishermen’s release was given by the Ambassador of Iran to India, Iraj Elahi, who met him at his office in New Delhi on Wednesday Eight Indian fishermen detained by the Iranian authorities for allegedly entering their waters without permission have been released by the… Continue reading Iran releases 8 Indian fishermen detained by its force: MoS Muraleedharan