French envoy hopes for 'free and fair' elections in Bangladesh

IANS | July 15, 2025 9:16 PM

Dhaka, July 15 (IANS) France's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Marie Masdupuy, has expressed hope that the upcoming national elections in the South Asian country will entail the participation of the citizens and the support for wide-ranging political parties, including the small ones and independents.

International body expresses concerns over plight of journalists in Pakistan

IANS | July 15, 2025 9:16 PM

Islamabad, July 15 (IANS) The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged the Pakistan's Supreme Court to review the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) legislation and instruct the Shehbaz Sharif government to make changes to the act in consultation with the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and other relevant forums and media stakeholders, local media reported on Tuesday.