Pakistan

Pakistan’s Trade Standoff with Afghanistan Incurred Losses Exceeding $4.5 Billion

Islamabad – A prolonged and costly trade impasse between Pakistan and Afghanistan has resulted in significant economic damage, with Pakistan alone…

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Germany Evacuates 160 Afghan Refugees from Pakistan, with More Flights Planned Amid Deportation Threat

Germany has evacuated 160 Afghan refugees from Pakistan via a charter flight, accelerating resettlement efforts as thousands remain stranded under…

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Over 10,000 Afghans Forcibly Return from Iran and Pakistan in 48-Hour Surge

Kabul, – More than 10,000 Afghan refugees have been forcibly deported from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan over the past two…

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Structural Repression & Digital Authoritarianism: A Comprehensive Analysis of Pakistan’s Press Freedom Crisis

This comprehensive analysis examines the accelerating erosion of press freedom and freedom of expression in Pakistan, characterized by a confluence…

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At UN Security Council, India Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes on Afghan Territory

NEW YORK  – India delivered a sharp condemnation of Pakistan’s recent airstrikes inside Afghanistan during a United Nations Security Council…

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Pakistan’s civic space still rated as ‘repressed’ and human rights defenders detained

Pakistan’s civic space still rated as ‘repressed’ while protesters and human rights defenders detained across the Asia-Pacific in 2025 The CIVICUS…

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With Pakistan Corridors Blocked, Afghanistan Accelerates Push for New Trade Routes

Afghanistan is intensifying efforts to diversify its trade corridors, a strategic pivot away from longstanding dependence on Pakistan following repeated…

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Pakistan Intensifies Crackdown on Afghan Refugees, Sparking Fear and Humanitarian Crisis

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani authorities have significantly escalated arrests of Afghan refugees in the capital, targeting residential neighborhoods and deepening a climate…

2 months ago

Why Restricted Access to Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Has Ignited a Political Crisis in Pakistan

The ongoing imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan has become the epicenter of Pakistan's deepening political turmoil. A recent…

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UN Rights Expert Condemns Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan, Urges Return to Dialogue

KABUL/GENEVA – The United Nations' top human rights expert for Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has issued a strong condemnation of Pakistan's recent…

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