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WHO to begin Covid vax drive in Afghanistan from June

WHO figures have revealed that as of May 22, a total of 6,118,557 vaccine doses against the virus have been administered in Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organization (WHO) announced

May 29, 2022

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People-smuggling thrives on bribes to Taliban

Despite an official ban, the smuggling of undocumented migrants to neighbouring Iran and Pakistan continues to rise with the help of Taliban border guards and officials willing to look the other way.

May 28, 2022

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Is Pak military behind surprise end to Imran’s march?

Former Pakistan National Security Adviser retired Lt Gen Naeem Khalid Lodhi candidly admits that he too agrees with this, reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s surprise decision about

May 28, 2022

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GRAVE DESECRATION: NEW WOES FOR PAKISTAN’S AHMEDIS

The Pakistani Constitution officially declared the Ahmadis sect of Islam to be “infidels” and barred members of the community from “posing as Muslims,” which the vandalized graves were found guilty of. The

May 27, 2022

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Missing Tibetan writer detained in central China: Report

The Chinese Communist Party requires Tibetan Buddhist studies to be taught exclusively in Chinese, according to the Washington based publication….reports Asian Lite News A Tibetan writer who has been held for more

May 27, 2022

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Need policy decisions based on export-oriented economy: SL PM

The Prime Minister made this statement when he met the heads of banks on May 26….reports Asian Lite News Amid Sri Lanka’s economic meltdown, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has elucidated the need

May 27, 2022

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Long march ends in a draw

Khan’s rally that took at least 15 hours to cover a distance of 2 hours, was unable to gather more public strength. While the crowd was huge, it was certainly not even

May 27, 2022

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‘Your dictation won’t work’: Shehbaz tells Imran

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made these remarks while speaking during a Parliament session in Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News Giving a befitting response to the demands posed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief

May 27, 2022

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India, Bangladesh foreign ministers meet on key issues

The bilateral Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) meeting will help prepare the grounds for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned visit to India, expected to take place early in July…reports Asian Lite News

May 27, 2022

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Imran’s long march enters Islamabad Red Zone

Khan said the government would be happy if he staged a sit-in in Islamabad as it would lead to clashes between the people and police and the army….reports Asian Lite News PTI

May 26, 2022

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