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Recent reports of sexual molestation of children by clerics and incriminating videos of corporal punishment of madrassa students are neither new discoveries, nor particular to Pakistan.Globally, totalitarian institutions — seminaries, the Vatican, and even lay establishments like boarding schools, military barracks, orphanages, and shelters — have long records of systemic abuse. However, the power of clerical lobbies in Pakistan often secures impunity for religious institutions and only the high risks taken by whistleblowers, fearless activists, and survivors result in any kind of justice.Unfortunately, over the past 20 years, the more temporal approaches to social development in Pakistan have been displaced…

The House of Representatives on Saturday overwhelmingly passed a resolution authorizing $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, after years of stalling as Speaker Mike Johnson rallied support from mainstream Republicans and Democrats. He staked his job on advancing support measures.In a fourth straight vote, an overwhelmingly bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has eased a new round of funding for three U.S. allies and a conservative deal that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok. approved another bill aimed atThe scene on the House floor was a sign of widespread support in Congress for continued support for…

Ethan Stark gets a feel for his prom outfit as Sisters co-owner Kelly Murphy checks to make sure everything fits correctly. While black is the most popular tuxedo color, co-owner Sandra Portner Quiring said gray is still quite popular.NEW ULM — It’s prom season, and with it comes new ways to dress up and hit the dance floor.Sisters Bridal and Tax owners Kelly Murphy and Sandra Portner Quiring said there is no busier time of year than prom season. They accommodate wedding requests all year round, but prom only happens once a year, especially this time of year. The combination…

Tennis star Coco Gauff thanks American sprinter Noah Lyles for ‘forming the Avengers’ – urging USA Basketball to assemble the most dangerous team for this summer’s Olympics did.Lyles infamously questioned the NBA’s calling of title winners “world champions,” explaining how the term is inaccurate for the North American league, which only includes teams based in the United States and Canada.The track and field star, who won gold medals in the 100m and 200m at last year’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest, faced heavy criticism from NBA players for his comments, many of them from the NBA. denied his rationale, saying…

Xiaomi SU7 exhibited at Mobile World Congress 2024.Arjun Karpal | CNBCBEIJING – Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi’s new electric car is selling better than expected and close to breaking even, despite being priced below Tesla’s Model 3.As of April 20, more than 70,000 orders have been received for Xiaomi’s electric sedan SU7, which is close to the company’s original delivery target for this year, said CEO ( CEO) Lei Jun told investors on Tuesday.He said the company aims to deliver 100,000 new EVs this year.Xiaomi launched and began deliveries of the SU7 in late March at a price about $4,000 cheaper…

Lifestyle by Nicholas McIntyre issued April 24, 2024, 12:43 AM ET A new report says more and more people are looking for an escape from the digital chaos of everyday life as the search for the perfect summer vacation grows. Forget checking out hot, crowded, trendy cities on your next summer trip and think about peace and quiet relaxation instead. “Wellness travel will be mainstream in 2024. As the hustle and bustle of everyday life takes its toll on daily life, travelers are seeking digital detox and solace in serene landscapes and rejuvenating experiences.” says Pinterest’s Summer 2024 Travel Report.…

Australia’s top spy on Wednesday called on big tech companies to break a long-standing taboo in the industry by providing access to encrypted messages, pleading for more cooperation.Mike Burgess, director of intelligence, said encrypting messages undermines the company’s ability to root out threats and said tech companies have an obligation to break the encryption if asked to do so. “Without their cooperation in very limited and tightly controlled circumstances, encryption is not accountable,” said Mr Burgess of the Australian Security and Intelligence Agency. Many technology platforms pride themselves on being able to guarantee privacy through encrypted messaging channels, and providing…

According to Bain & Company, EVs account for about 5% of India’s auto sector.The Indian government’s goal of achieving 30% of EV sales by 2030 “seems far-fetched at this point,” Chava said. However, he added that anywhere between 20% and 30% could be possible if government policies to attract foreign automakers are further strengthened.“As India as a market gains traction, more and more players and investments will come in. [Tesla] It will definitely help the ecosystem develop and some consumers will ask for them,” Chava said. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has postponed his planned visit to India this week to…

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Southwestern’s Declan Kennedy shows his winning form in the 400-meter hurdles on Tuesday during a CCAA track & field meet against Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton. P-J photo by Christian StormsDeclan Kennedy won three events and Connor Young won a pair to lead Southwestern to a dominating 107-34 Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association boys track & field victory over Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton on Tuesday at the Fran Sirianni Athletic Complex.Kennedy captured the 110-meter hurdles (16.0), 400-meter hurdles (58.8) and 200 meters (24.3), while Young claimed the long jump (19-11) and triple jump (38-10) for the Trojans (3-0, 2-0). Nick Jacobson took the 100 meters (11.6) and…