Tag: quota
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At least 174 killed, more than 2,500 arrested amid Bangladesh protests
The number of arrests in days of violence in Bangladesh passed the 2,500 mark in an AFP tally on Tuesday, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest. At least 174 people have died, including several police officers, according to a separate AFP count of victims reported by police and hospitals. What began as demonstrations…
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Pakistan fails to meet Hajj quota due to rising inflation and dollar shortage
On Wednesday, sources within the Ministry of Religious Affairs reported that the government has decided to return Pakistan’s quota of Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia due to a shortfall of applications caused by rising inflation. This year marked the first time a quota for Hajj pilgrimage was available in the country, but the shortage of…