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Imran family stage prayer sit-in at Adiala

Imran Khan’s sisters hold prayer sit-in outside Adiala Jail after being barred from meeting him, as PTI supporters decry selective restrictions and rising concerns over rights…reports Asian Lite News Family members of

January 8, 2026

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Pakistan confirms fighter jet talks with Bangladesh

The air force chiefs of the two countries met in Islamabad for detailed discussions focused on military cooperation and aircraft procurement….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan and Bangladesh have taken a significant step

January 8, 2026

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Rawalakot’s Power Protests Lay Pakistan’s Governance Failure in PoJK

When populations that contribute to power generation remain without electricity for most of the day, while other provinces potentially benefit from that very supply, it reflects not mere inefficiency but a hierarchy

January 6, 2026

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IED Blast Kills One in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The blast occurred amid a rise in attacks targeting law enforcement personnel in Pakistan, especially in the border provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa….reports Asian Lite News At least one person was

January 5, 2026

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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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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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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

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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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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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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