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Hunger crisis deepens as Afghans return home

The return of large numbers of Afghans from Pakistan and Iran, along with displacement, drought and funding cuts, is placing further strain on the country’s humanitarian system….reports Asian Lite News Desk Acute

August 14, 2026

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Pakistan Debt Rises 75 Per Cent

Pakistan’s federal government debt has climbed 75 per cent to Rs 83.6 trillion over four years despite higher revenues and IMF-backed fiscal measures…reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s federal government debt has

August 13, 2026

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Pakistan Airstrikes In Balochistan Kill Over 30 Civilians: Reports

Baloch activists and rights groups have condemned reported Pakistani airstrikes in Surab district, alleging that more than 30 civilians were killed…reports Asian Lite News Desk Several Baloch activists and human rights groups

August 12, 2026

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India Closely Watches Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defence Pact

India is examining the national security and regional implications of the recently signed defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey….reports Asian Lite News Desk India is examining the implications of the

August 11, 2026

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PoK Protests Go Global As AAC Calls August 14 Black Day

The Awami Action Committee has called on Kashmiris abroad to hold rallies on August 13 over the situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir….reports Asian Lite News Desk Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are set

August 11, 2026

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Afghan journalist, filmmaker missing in Pakistan for over a month

Afghan journalist Sayed Qasim Hashemi and filmmaker Hamed Ehsas have reportedly been missing in Islamabad since July 4 after leaving home to buy camera equipment….reports Asian Lite News Desk Afghan journalist Sayed

August 10, 2026

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Kashmiri diaspora protests in Italy over alleged PoK civilian killings

Kashmiri diaspora members staged a protest march in Bologna, Italy, condemning alleged killings of civilians by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir….reports Asian Lite News Desk Members of the Kashmiri diaspora staged

August 10, 2026

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Pakistan’s new foreign media rules spark press freedom concerns

Pakistan’s new Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026 have drawn criticism from rights groups, which argue the measures will further restrict independent journalism….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan’s newly introduced Foreign Media Facilitation

August 6, 2026

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Pakistan Tightens Digital Curbs Amid PoJK Unrest

Access to several news websites and international broadcaster Al Jazeera has reportedly been restricted in parts of Pakistan amid heightened unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)….reports Asian Lite News Desk Pakistan

August 3, 2026

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Iran Offers to Broker Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks

The proposal comes after Islamabad’s own unsuccessful attempt to facilitate dialogue between Iran and the United States….reports Asian Lite News Desk Iran has reiterated its offer to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan,

August 2, 2026

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