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Press Freedom Declines in Pakistan as PECA Law Targets Journalists

A new report by Freedom Network says Pakistan’s amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is increasingly being used to intimidate journalists, silence dissent and curb free expression….reports Asian Lite News Press freedom in Pakistan has continued to deteriorate

May 1, 2026

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Myanmar Junta Relents on Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi’s transfer from prison comes amid signs of a slight easing by Myanmar’s military leadership….reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary General António Guterres has welcomed Myanmar’s decision to move detained former

May 1, 2026

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Border Violence Pushes Afghanistan Deeper Into Crisis

Thousands of civilians have reportedly been displaced as border violence damages schools, health facilities and critical infrastructure across eastern Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Humanitarian conditions in eastern Afghanistan have worsened sharply following renewed border

April 30, 2026

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Nepal Airlines apologises after J&K shown as part of Pakistan

Nepal Airlines apologised after a social media post wrongly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, saying the map was uploaded in error and removed within hours…reports Asian Lite News Nepal’s

April 30, 2026

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Islamabad Seeks US-Iran Deal to Avoid Economic Collapse

Islamabad’s mediation push comes as the country battles energy shortages, inflation and dependence on an IMF bailout programme…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict are driven not

April 29, 2026

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Food Insecurity Grips Millions In Bangladesh

Experts warn that rising food inflation, shrinking purchasing power and growing inequality are leaving millions in Bangladesh unable to afford nutritious diets…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh has been ranked among the 10 countries

April 29, 2026

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Nepal caught in uneven economic ties with China

Growing trade deficit and reliance on Chinese capital spark economic concerns…reports Asian Lite News Nepal is becoming increasingly trapped in an uneven economic relationship with China, with a widening trade imbalance raising concerns

April 29, 2026

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China restricting foreign access to Tibet, says US report

Washington says foreign visitors face surveillance, intimidation and strict permit controls in Tibetan areas…reports Asian Lite News The United States State Department’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs has released its

April 29, 2026

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Baloch disappearance claims trigger outrage

BYC claims hundreds remain missing after alleged security raids across Balochistan, families still await answers…reports Asian Lite News The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported more than 1,250 cases of enforced disappearances

April 29, 2026

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Militancy Concerns Resurface In Bangladesh After Arrests

Report claims recent arrests and alleged links to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan have reignited fears of extremist activity in Bangladesh….reports Asian Lite News Fresh concerns over the resurgence of militancy have surfaced in Bangladesh following a series of recent

April 28, 2026

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