South Asia
How Afghan Girls in Exile Are Defying the Taliban’s War on Education
Two years after the fall of Kabul, Afghanistan has become a graveyard for girls’ dreams—and the world is letting it...
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Pakistan’s expulsion of Afghan refugees: A Betrayal of History and Human Rights
In early 2025, Pakistan's decision to expel millions of Afghan refugees has sparked international outcry, with critics arguing that the...
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Pakistan Ranks Safer Than India & USA in 2025 Global Safety Index
Pakistan has secured a higher spot than both India and the United States in Numbeo’s 2025 Global Safety Index, ranking...
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Who is Mahrang Baloch?
Mahrang Baloch has emerged as one of the most fearless human rights activists in Pakistan, leading the charge against enforced...
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Mahrang Baloch’s Arrest: Pakistan’s War on Baloch Activism
The arrest of Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist and leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has sent...
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Yasmeen Lari Rejects 2025 Wolf Prize in Protest Against Gaza Genocide
Renowned Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari has made a powerful political statement by rejecting the prestigious Wolf Prize 2025 in architecture,...
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Pakistan Ranks 145th Out of 146 in Global Gender Equality Index
Pakistan is facing a gender equality crisis, ranking 145th out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global...
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Human Rights Violations in Bangladesh Uprising Could Be Taken To ICC, Says Volker Turk
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has said that human rights violations during the 2024 mass...
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Pakistanis and Afghans Could Face US Travel Ban Over Security Risks
US President Donald Trump is expected to impose a new travel ban next week. The ban could restrict entry for...
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UN Rights Chief Condemns Afghanistan’s Ban on Women’s Education and Jobs
Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has strongly criticized Afghanistan’s restrictions on women’s education and employment....
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