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Pakistan’s Remittances and Aid Over Development

Choosing remittances and aid over development creates profound structural problems that sets Pakistan to stagnation…writes Dr Sakariya Kareem Pakistan has locked itself into a dangerous economic trap, prioritizing short-term cash from expatriate

March 1, 2026

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IRGC Vows Massive Retaliation Against US, Israel After Khamenei Dies

The Iranian Cabinet has warned that the “great crime will never go unanswered.”…reports Asian Lite News Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to punish the “murderers” of Supreme Leader Ayatollah

March 1, 2026

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Lanka Makes Key Arrest in Easter Blasts

Former intelligence chief Sallay is the most senior figure to be taken into custody in connection with the long running investigation into the coordinated suicide attacks of April 21, 2019….reports Asian Lite

March 1, 2026

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Afghan Retaliation as Tensions Rise

The latest surge in violence follows Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory last weekend….reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan has intensified military operations against Pakistan, launching fresh airstrikes on Pakistani bases as cross border

March 1, 2026

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BNP Confronts Justice Crisis

Bangladesh’s politics have rarely been calm, but mass arrests, contested trials and the politicisation of court proceedings have steadily eroded public trust…reports Asian Lite News Backed by a two thirds parliamentary majority,

March 1, 2026

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Trump declines to intervene in Pakistan-Afghanistan war

Trump declines to intervene in Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, praising Islamabad’s leadership as cross-border strikes intensify and global powers urge restraint amid mounting regional tension. US President Donald Trump has declined to intervene in

February 28, 2026

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Taliban Vows Tit for Tat response to Pak Agression

Mujahid rejected Pakistan’s accusations that Afghan territory is used against neighbouring nations…reports Asian Lite News The Taliban condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes in Afghanistan, calling them a “shameful act” and threatening a military response.

February 26, 2026

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PTI rushes to court over Imran Khan

PTI moves Supreme Court seeking hospital of choice for Imran Khan as family criticises party leadership and tensions rise over health transparency and legal battles….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s main opposition party

February 26, 2026

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Pak-Afghanistan trade ties collapse

Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan halve as border closures and deadly airstrikes deepen economic losses, fuel regional tensions and trigger calls for investigations and diplomatic intervention…reports Asian Lite News Trade between Pakistan and

February 26, 2026

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India, Nepal seal green pact

The ceremony was attended by India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Nepal’s Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain….reports Asian Lite News India and Nepal have signed a wide-ranging agreement to

February 26, 2026

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