Human rights advocates discuss the need to ban Pakistan from Commonwealth for human rights abuse and blasphemy laws

Oct 28, 2024, at 05:10 am

Several human rights advocates have said Pakistan should be banned from the commonwealth for misusing blasphemy law and persecution of religious minorities in the country.

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina among top woman leaders of the Commonwealth

Mar 07, 2021, at 09:02 pm

Dhaka/UNI: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been named among the top three inspirational women leaders of the Commonwealth.

Queen Elizabeth II to deliver 'Commonwealth' message in TV appearance ahead of Harry's controversial interview

Feb 23, 2021, at 05:17 am

London/IBNS: Queen Elizabeth II is all set to deliver a televised speech to celebrate the Commonwealth on March 7, which is the same day as her grandson Harry's controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey will air.

Commonwealth Secretary-General calls for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections in Bangladesh

Dec 29, 2018, at 06:15 pm

London, Dec 29 (IBNS): The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, who recently visited Bangladesh for discussion with government and opposition parties, called on the Government and the Election Commission to provide a conducive environment for free, fair, inclusive and participatory elections on Sunday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi meets Prince Charles

Apr 20, 2018, at 01:55 pm

London, Apr 20 (IBNS):  Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who is currently in London, has met Britain's Prince Charles, media reports said on Friday.