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Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz has established a seven-member committee to look into allegations of sexual assault involving a student at a college in Lahore. The committee is led by Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, who will oversee a thorough investigation of the incident. The committee has 48 hours to complete its inquiry and present its findings to the CM. This swift action follows widespread protests by students at the college after allegations of sexual assault surfaced on social media, sparking outrage. During these protests, several clashes occurred between students, security personnel, and the police, which resulted in injuries to both students and law enforcement officers. In response to the chaos, the authorities took quick steps to address the situation. Interestingly, ...

In Bangladesh, recent protests by students against the government’s job quota system have turned violent, resulting in at least six deaths and hundreds of injuries. The unrest began after the High Court reinstated a quota system for government jobs, reversing a 2018 decision by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to abolish it. The quota system, first introduced in 1972, has undergone several changes over the years. Before its abolition in 2018, 56% of government jobs were reserved for various groups. This included 30% for family members of freedom fighters from the 1971 independence war, as well as allocations for women, residents of underdeveloped districts, indigenous communities, and the disabled. The recent court decision to reinstate the quotas reignited student protests, reminiscent of...

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CM Forms Committee to Investigate Allegations of Student’s Sexual Assault at Lahore College

Why Are Bangladesh Students Protesting Against Job Quotas?