Friday, April 17, 2026

Asia

Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Amid Bangladesh Dispute Raises Legal and Health Risks for ICC Ahead T20 World Cup 2026

Sports Law & Governance Mohsin Pirzada -
India (January 2026) — The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to begin 7 February in India and Sri Lanka, faces renewed uncertainty...

Pakistan Sentences Human Rights Lawyers Over Social Media Posts on Baloch Rights, Raising Free Speech Concerns

Human Rights Mohsin Pirzada -
Islamabad, Pakistan — A district and sessions court in Islamabad on January 24, 2026, sentenced prominent human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her...

Bangladesh Replaced By Scotland in Cricket T20 World Cup After ICC Rejects Relocation Request Over Security Fears

Sports Law & Governance Mohsin Pirzada -
Dhaka-Bangladesh —  International Cricket Council Stands Firm as Dhaka Cites “Credible Security Risks” and Political Tensions With India In a major development ahead of the...

Gul Plaza Incident Exposes Heavy Legal and Human Cost of Ignoring Fire Safety Laws in Pakistan

Rule of Law & Due Process Mohsin Pirzada -
KARACHI: The deadly fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi has once again exposed the severe legal, human, and economic consequences of systematic neglect of...

UN, Rights Groups Warn Iran Over Use of Lethal Force Against Protesters, Citing Possible International Law Violations

State Accountability & Use of Force Mohsin Pirzada -
GENEVA / TEHRAN: United Nations human rights officials and independent rights organizations have warned that the use of lethal force by security forces in...
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