Why it is not time for gay rights in Pakistan

Why it is not time for gay rights in Pakistan

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In the wake of the same-sex marriage bill passed by the New York Senate some people are supporting similar kind of rights for the (still closeted) gay community in Pakistan. In my view, it is disastrous to even think of it at this moment.

First, the gay community in the United States achieved their current rights after decades of continuous social, political and legal struggle. Yet even today, several states including the US federal government do not recognize civil union/partnership. Some states permit civil unions but they don’t equalize those to marriage. According to public wishes, like federal government, states also have their version of Defense of Marriage Act

BBC to move Blue Peter garden to Manchester

The BBC is planning to move the contents of the Blue Peter garden to Manchester at an estimated cost of thousands of pounds.

Janet Ellis, a former Blue Peter presenter, hula-hooping during the last show to be filmed at Television Centre yesterday.

Allstate and Jordin Sparks 'Tackle' Texting While Driving

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Allstate and Jordin Sparks are bringing the "X the TXT: DSGN8 Before You Drive" movement to the Jordin Sparks Experience, an annual gala for Sparks Charities held just before the Big Game in Dallas. The "DSGN8 Before You Drive" message urges Americans to hand their cell phone to their DSGN8D TXTR - the person they chose to text on their behalf before they get behind the wheel so they can stay safe and stay in touch on the road.

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Why the high costs? Some homeowners used low interest rates to move into larger homes, which need more coverage. Increased construction costs leave homes more expensive to replace. Experts predict that natural disasters will increase, making full coverage even more difficult and expensive in high-risk areas. Recent storms and fires have caused insurance companies to pay damages, so they raised premiums.