Pakistan PM calls for ‘equitable access’ to education for girls at Islamabad conference
Sharif described girls’ education as a fundamental right and a cornerstone of societal progress.
South Asia
Afghanistan, South Asia
Germany voices concern over deportation of Afghan refugees in Pakistan
The German government has expressed concern over Pakistan’s deportation of Afghan refugees, many of whom face lengthy waits for resettlement.
Afghanistan, South Asia
Pakistan, OIC discuss Afghanistan and humanitarian crisis
Sadiq met with Tarig Ali Bakheet, the OIC’s special envoy for Afghanistan, on the sidelines of an international education summit.
Afghanistan, South Asia
Taliban decline Pakistan’s invitation to Muslim nations summit in Islamabad
Pakistan’s Education Minister, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, confirmed the absence of representatives from the Taliban administration.
Afghanistan, South Asia
Taliban respond to Khawaja Asif’s remarks, call Pakistan a ‘haven for ISIS’
Hamdullah Fitrat, the Taliban’s deputy spokesperson, said in an audio message, “ISIS operates within Pakistani territory.
Afghanistan, South Asia
Border skirmishes delay aid delivery in Paktika, UN agency reports
The clashes, which have also impacted Paktya and Khost provinces, have prompted the WFP to monitor the situation closely for.
Business, South Asia
Pakistan introduces smart monitoring for Afghan transit shipments
The updated process replaces human supervision with satellite tracking technology.
Afghanistan, South Asia
Amnesty International calls Pakistan’s detention of Afghan migrants ‘discriminatory’
In a statement, Babu Ram Pant, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International, expressed concern over Pakistan’s treatment.
Afghanistan, South Asia
Over 1,000 Afghan migrants detained in Islamabad, Taliban say
The embassy reported that the arrests occurred between Jan. 1 and Jan. 8, with 142 of those detained having been.
Health, South Asia
Pakistan reports 69 polio cases amid resurgence
According to WHO, 67 polio cases were reported in Pakistan last year.