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Women Raise Voice for Disappeared Baloch in Pakistan

The forum strongly condemned Pakistan’s use of the inhuman concept of “collective punishment” against the families of the victims of enforced disappearances….reports Asian Lite News A Pakistan-based forum expressed solidarity with women’s

December 31, 2025

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Erdoğan Slams Israel Over Somaliland Move

Erdogan said Ankara viewed Somalia’s territorial unity as non-negotiable and accused Israel of taking steps that could undermine regional stability..reports Asian Lite News Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has sharply criticised Israel’s decision to

December 31, 2025

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UN Seeks $1.71bn as Afghanistan Crisis Deepens

21.9 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026, a 4 per cent drop from 2025, while 17.4 million are expected to face acute food insecurity…reports Asian Lite News The UN Office for the Coordination

December 31, 2025

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Jaishankar Heads to Dhaka for Khaleda Zia Funeral

EAM Jaishankar will arrive in Dhaka on Wednesday to attend the funeral of the late leader…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent the government and people of

December 31, 2025

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Bangladesh: Under Yunus Watch, Mob Attacks Leave 293 Dead

Since the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government assumed office in 2024, the report said, at least 293 people have been killed in mob violence….reports Asian Lite News A leading human rights organisation in

December 31, 2025

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Pakistani Workers Pay the Price of Torkham Closure

With the Torkham border shut amid Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions, many labourers are seeking work in Punjab and Sindh, while others are borrowing to meet daily needs….reports Asian Lite News Hundreds of daily-wage workers

December 30, 2025

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Where Khaleda Stood on India

Zia consistently opposed overland transit and connectivity initiatives with India, both during her time as Prime Minister and later as Leader of the Opposition, a role she held twice between 1996 and

December 30, 2025

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Nepal, India to Expand Ties in the Agriculture Sector

Agreements were also reached to improve logistical processes to ensure the smooth supply of chemical fertilisers, enhance cooperation in agricultural infrastructure development…reports Asian Lite News Nepal and India have agreed to draw

December 29, 2025

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Former Bangladesh PM and BNP chief, Khaleda Zia Dies at 80

Khaleda Zia had been admitted to the private hospital on November 23 after developing serious complications related to her heart and lungs….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist

December 29, 2025

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Debt, disorder and the General

As General Asim Munir tightened his grip on power in 2025, Pakistan sank deeper into political turmoil, economic distress and security crises, reshaping its future uncertainly….reports Asian Lite News As 2025 draws

December 29, 2025

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