It is reported that the government decided to increase the oil price. It will be in the range of Rp. 6500 per liter. The government argues that the decision is taken to lessen the abundance of subsidy that is too large. Indeed, the subsidy of fuel in the State Budget of 2013 reached Rp. 274.7 Trillion. The government assesses the subsidy that all this time is more enjoyed by rich…

Over the last week, a number of stories related to the beauty industry have hit the headlines, including the publishing of a book entitled "The Vogue Factor" by former editor-in chief of Vogue, Kirstie Clements where she describes the extreme measures that models take to maintain the ideal body size expected by the beauty and fashion industry. She stated that the pressure for models to stay thin was so intense…

News: On 25th of February 2013, Pakistan's Federal Law Minister Farooq H. Naek introduced Anti-Terrorism Second Amendment Bill 2013 in the National Assembly. Later it was approved by the National Assembly on 13th March 2013. In the month of February, government also legislated two bills named the Anti Terrorism Amendment Act 2013 and Investigation for Fair Trial Act 2013. After these legislations, Anti-Terrorism Courts, High Courts and the Supreme Court…

A prominent international policy group, the Wilson Centre has reported on the rise of forced marriages in Kazakhstan. There are specific historical and cultural attitudes that distinguish the abuse of women's rights in this region that set it apart from other nations. In the southern areas of Kazakhstan, many men who want to get married will simply ‘hunt' out a possible bride through social links or personal investigation and bypass…