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Saudi Steps Up Bid for Afghan–Pakistan Truce

While it is not yet clear when the Saudi delegation will visit Afghanistan and Pakistan..reports Asian Lite News Saudi Arabia has intensified its push to broker a lasting truce between Afghanistan and

December 9, 2025

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US Rights Body Slams Yunus Over Journalist Detentions

The group urged him to use International Human Rights Day to help ensure jailed journalists in Bangladesh can return to their families and work…reports Asian Lite News A US press-freedom group has

December 9, 2025

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Afghans Face Rapid Expulsions from Neighbours

Several humanitarian organisations have urged Pakistan to ensure that any returns are voluntary and in accordance with international obligations…reports Asian Lite News Over 1,500 Afghan refugees were forcibly returned from Iran and

December 9, 2025

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India Jabs Pakistan: ‘Democracy Doesn’t Fit’

Jaiswal said India monitors Pakistan “very closely” and remarked that “democracy and Pakistan don’t go together”, offering no further comment….reports Asian Lite News India on Monday reiterated that “democracy and Pakistan don’t

December 9, 2025

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IMF Drops $1.2bn Lifeline for Pakistan

Despite “recent devastating floods,” the Fund said Pakistan’s “strong program implementation” had helped “maintain stability and improve financing and external conditions…reports Asian LIte News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved nearly $1.2

December 9, 2025

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Bangladesh: Is Yunus Wrecking the Economy?

A confluence of structural inefficiencies, political instability, and adverse global trends has plunged the country into its most severe economic crisis in decades…writes Dr. Sreoshi Sinha & Abu Obaidha Arin Bangladesh, once

December 8, 2025

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Cyclone Ditwah: IMF Prioritises Lanka Aid

As the financing discussions advanced, the Trump administration moved quickly to bolster Sri Lanka’s humanitarian response….reports Asian Lite News The International Monetary Fund said its priority now is Sri Lanka’s request for emergency financing,

December 8, 2025

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Thailand deploys jets as Cambodia alleges border gunfire

The deadly engagement followed an earlier clash in the nearby Chong An Ma area at around 05:05 a.m. local time, when Cambodian troops opened fire with small arms and indirect weapons…reports Asian

December 8, 2025

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Awami League Ban Sparks Global Alarm, Rights Body Appeals to UN

According to the rights body, the May 12 ban imposed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, followed by the suspension of the Awami League’s registration, has effectively crippled the party’s political operations….reports Asian LIte

December 8, 2025

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Calm Returns to Chaman Border

Border tensions first erupted on October 11, and relations have remained strained as the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) remains a key issue between the two countries Calm returned to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border

December 7, 2025

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