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Pakistan’s Peca Law Turns on Journalists, Human Right Activists

The 2025 Peca amendment has provided the state, through the NCCIA, a free hand to prosecute any individual who is considered critical of state policies….reports Asian Lite News Amendments to Pakistan’s Prevention

January 5, 2026

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First Indian American Mayor for Parsippany in US

Desai, a Democrat, won the mayoral race after provisional and vote-by-mail ballots overturned an earlier lead held by Republican incumbent James Barberio….reports Asian Lite News Pulkit Desai, a US Marine veteran and

January 5, 2026

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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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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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US States Sound Alarm Over Trump’s $100K H-1B Plan

The legal challenge carries particular significance for Indian professionals, who account for a dominant share of H-1B visa holders…reports Asian Lite News More than 20 US states on Tuesday moved to block

December 24, 2025

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Toshakhana Verdict Sparks PTI Street Protests in Pakistan

Following the verdict, Imran Khan has issued a call for nationwide protest and announced his intention to challenge the court’s decision…reports Asian Lite News Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf are staging rallies across

December 22, 2025

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Protest call as Imran Khan challenges Toshakhana-II Verdict

Imran Khan stated that the court’s decision did not come as a surprise; however, he asked his legal team to approach the high court against the verdict….reports Asian Lite News Jailed former

December 22, 2025

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African Bloc Urges Regional-Led Fix to Congo Conflict

The appeal came during Entebbe regional talks….reports Asia Lite News African leaders called for regional-led efforts to take the forefront in resolving the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),

December 22, 2025

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Ghana in talks with delegation on slavery reparations

Ghana’s President has been urged by an international delegation to press fellow African leaders to unite behind demands for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism …reports Asian Lite News Ghana’s President John

December 21, 2025

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UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo

The move comes amid escalating fighting in the region, despite a US-mediated peace deal signed earlier this month…reports Asian Lite News The UN Security Council has urged Rwanda to pull its forces

December 21, 2025

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