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On May 22, at 12:00 Moscow Time (GMT+3), the Valdai Club will host an expert panel discussion

Justice Minister Yoko Kamikawa recently consulted the Legislative Council of the Ministry of Justice regarding revisions to the Penal Code and other legal regulations, which stipulate punishments for sex crimes.... Based on the actual situation surrounding sexual violence, a mechanism should immediately be established so that the damage is not overlooked.... Many issues need to be reviewed, including the range of acts that are subject to punishment....

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WASHINGTON: Pakistani institutions need to work through the electoral process in consultation with the political parties to ensure fair and free elections, said Elizabeth Horst, the lead US diplomat for South and Central Asian affairs. Advertisement image/ svg+ xml Openclipart Close Button 2013-09-18T11: 23: 45 A round black close button with a white, thick, X in the center.... The electoral process is led and decided by Pakistan’s institutions, in close consultation with the political parties.

have started to discuss when and how to wind down bond purchases that inject money into capital