Pakistan wants to deport millions of Afghans. In one region, they have no plans to go | AP News
Pakistan wants to expel more than 3 million Afghans this year as part of a crackdown on foreigners it says are in the country illegally.| AP News
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan | July 18, 2025—As part of its nationwide efforts to develop a robust Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP), Pakistan has expanded consultations to Gilgit-Baltistan, a region deeply affected by the impacts of climate change. The Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) Secretariat visited Gilgit-Baltistan from July 22 to 23 to engage with […] The post Pakistan CPP Consultations Expand to Gilgit-Baltistan appeared first on CVFV20.Org.| CVFV20.Org
Pakistan wants to expel more than 3 million Afghans this year as part of a crackdown on foreigners it says are in the country illegally.| AP News
While Modi has deepened ties with the U.S., he’s been careful to preserve India’s strategic autonomy, stopping short of aligning too closely with Washington, writes Betwa Sharma. By Betwa Sharma in Delhi, India Special to Consortium News It has become…Read more →| Consortium News
Pakistan is facing one of the worst floods in recent years, with millions of people at risk. Welthungerhilfe is providing €500,000 in emergency aid to deliver food, hygiene items, seeds, and restore vital infrastructure.| Welthungerhilfe.de - Für eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armut
From an abstract threat to an existential challenge, climate change has accelerated across the planet – wrecking ecosystems, sinking social structures and destroying livelihoods. Among the most vulnerable nations, Pakistan stands out as acutely exposed. The 2022 floods – arguably the worst in Pakistan’s history – submerged a third of the country, affected 33 million people, caused […] The post Climate injustice no excuse for Pakistan’s climate inaction appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
Pakistan stands at a pivotal juncture in its energy journey, where persistent dependence on imported oil and gas collides with the promise of untapped domestic resources. New discoveries, seismic surveys and growing international interest point to opportunities to reduce import reliance and enhance long-term energy security. At the same time, policymakers and industry leaders are […] The post How US could turn Pakistan into an energy export powerhouse appeared first on Asia Times.| Asia Times
The recent Sino-Indo rapprochement, which was inadvertently brought about by the US, accounts for why this year’s […] The post The SCO Finally Condemned The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack appeared first on TheAltWorld.| TheAltWorld
A camera sits on my bookshelf- heavy, leather-bound and silent for decades. Once owned by my great-grandfather, S.M Faruque- a man I never knew. Not his voice, nor his demeanor, nor the quiet rituals of his day. And yet, I have come to see fragments of the world as he once did; through the twin lenses of his Rolleiflex camera. The post Through His Lens: S.M Faruque’s Film camera appeared first on Museum of Material Memory.| Museum of Material Memory
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has opened applications and announced the themes for the first cohort of a new regulatory sandbox. Sandboxes are (virtual) spaces for projects to experiment with new technology, under relaxed regulatory conditions, while providing regulators with insights to adapt existing rules or create new frameworks to accommodate such innovations. SBP’s […]|
Donald Trump’s switch from favoring India to now favoring Pakistan is a story of flattery and cash. These two critical components are driving many of the current U.S. President’s foreign policy decisions. The post Trump’s Cash-for-Favors Diplomacy Reshapes the World appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
Le ministre chinois des Affaires étrangères Wang Yi a rencontré à Islamabad le chef d'état-major de l'armée pakistanaise, Asim Munir. L’article La Chine et le Pakistan consolident leur partenariat est apparu en premier sur Chine Magazine.| Chine Magazine
Let me throw a minority report opinion at you: John Bolton may have made the FBI investigation—including the raid on his home—happen on purpose. The post John Bolton and the MIHOP Gambit appeared first on emptywheel.| emptywheel
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Religious freedom in Pakistan is facing unprecedented threats as Muslim extremist groups increase their hold on public officials, according to a report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). The report, “Streets of Fear: Freedom of Religion or Belief in 2024/25,” which documents violations of such freedoms […] The post Islamist Influence Growing in Pakistan, Report Says appeared first on Morningstar News.| Morningstar News
LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Prisoners from minority backgrounds, particularly Christians, face systemic bias in Pakistani jails and are subjected to abuse by prison staff and Muslim inmates, a new study shows. They are labeled as “untouchables” and given menial tasks like cleaning toilets, according to the study released on Aug. 15, “Hope […] The post Prisons in Pakistan Mistreat Christians, other Minorities, Study Says appeared first on M...| Morningstar News
In 2024, bilateral trade between China and Pakistan surpassed $23 billion, making Beijing Islamabad’s largest trading partner. The post China’s Wang Yi to Visit Pakistan for Strategic Dialogue After India Trip appeared first on Politics Today.| Politics Today
Two years after an atrocity described as the worst outbreak of violence against Christians in Pakistan’s 78-year history, the local bishop of the district has said not one of the thousands of suspects has been brought to justice. He and his people are furious. Bishop Indrias Rehmat said Christians in the Punjab’s Jaranwala district want […] The post Pakistan: Two years on, justice still not done appeared first on Church in Need.| Church in Need
Die Woche im kirchlichen Datenschutz Haustürwerbung weiter in kirchlichem Interesse Das DSG-DBK hat seine Entscheidung zur Haustürwerbung durch eine Kirchenzeitung veröffentlicht (Beschluss DSG-DBK 02/2024 vom 19. Mai 2025). In der Sache ging es darum, ob die Übermittlung und Verwendung von Meldedaten für die Haustürwerbung für Kirchenzeitungs-Abonnements zulässig ist. Die erste Instanz hatte in ihrer Entscheidung […]| Artikel 91
In terms of shipping from Pakistan to Canada, there are two options: air freight and sea freight. There are huge differences between shipping times and rates.| ShipHub
More than 340 people have been killed in northwestern Pakistan, where thousands of rescuers struggled through rain and mud following deadly landslides and flooding that buried villages.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Heavy monsoon rains triggered devastating floods and landslides across Pakistan on August 15, 2025, killing more than 160 people and destroying critical infrastructure.| The Watchers
Efforts to curb abuse of Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws suffered a major setback on Thursday (July 24) when judges suspended a prior court order to form a commission to investigate misuse of the harsh laws, sources said.| Morningstar News
The Kalash Valleys are home to people who's beliefs and culture date back 1000's of years and are a unique place to visit in Pakistan.| Backpackingman
Police change the locks after a government commission reviews evidence brought by rival boards.| Christianity Today
I ragazzini pakistani della pallavolo Qualcosa sta succedendo in Asia alle nostre spalle, mentre siamo distratti e guardiamo altrove. Qualcosa di grande, qualcosa di inaudito. Ci sono dei ragazzini ...| Lo Slalom
Beim Bergsteigen in Pakistan ist die frühere Biathletin Laura Dahlmeier verunglückt und "mindestens schwer verletzt" worden. Die Stelle ist schwer zugänglich, die Suche soll am Morgen weitergehen. Bereits die zweite Nacht liegt hinter der Vermissten.| BR24
Die frühere Weltklasse-Biathletin Laura Dahlmeier ist am Montag im pakistanischen Hochgebirge verunglückt und mindestens schwer verletzt worden. Ein Rettungseinsatz läuft, die Bedingungen sind jedoch schwierig. Was wir bisher über das Unglück wissen.| BR24
Aisha Khalid's inaugural solo show at Aicon in New York offers a glimpse into the richly allegorical and varied work by one of the leading contemporary artists form Pakistan. The post “At the Circle’s Center”: Aisha Khalid at Aicon, New York appeared first on Art Spectacle Asia.| Art Spectacle Asia
Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban have sought to completely eradicate the opium market by banning poppy cultivation in Afghanistan. The ban, enacted in April 2022, has successfully decreased opium production by an estimated 95% by 2023. While there were roughly 233,000 hectares of planted poppies to produce opium in 2022, cultivation dropped... The post The Opium Balloon: Taliban Crackdown Moves Opium Market to Pakistan appeared first on TalkingDrugs.| TalkingDrugs
This is my great-grandfather’s journal. He wrote in it over six decades, from the 1920s to the 1970s, and the book reflects that history. He wrote these entries “for remembrance, a brief description of how we live our lives”.| Museum of Material Memory
Written by Hsiao-Chen Lin. The article examines how South Asia’s recent strategic developments, particularly Pakistan’s use of integrated C4ISR systems, offer crucial insights for Taiwa…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Sana Hashmi. This article discusses how the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict served as a critical case study for Taiwan, especially concerning a potential Chinese invasion. The author argues…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Sameer Patil. This article discusses how the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict unveiled a new chapter of cyber warfare and cognitive warfare. As the two nations exchanged conventional blo…| Taiwan Insight
The post-mortem report revealed that 26 different marks of torture were found on the victim’s body.| Dunya News
Automaker Sazgar is focused on meeting local needs as Pakistan pushes for EV adoption, but high costs remain a barrier for some drivers.| Rest of World
The editors of a ground-breaking new study about emotions and archives which includes work by a researcher at The National Archives has won a prestigious award. Archives and Emotions: International Dialogues across Past, Present and Future won the Waldo Gifford Leland Award for excellent writing and usefulness for archivists. The study examines the role emotions […]| News Archives - The National Archives
In what attorneys in Pakistan termed a “huge ray of hope,” a federal high court on Tuesday (July 15) directed the government to form an inquiry commission within 30 days to investigate blatant abuse of blasphemy laws.| Morningstar News
In a country where social stigma and fear often delay diagnosis, an app that teaches women to perform self-exams is revolutionizing health care.| Reasons to be Cheerful
Kay & Emms will assist cotton farming communities in Pakistan with organic cotton cultivation by supporting transparent, farmer-centric practices.| Sourcing Journal
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Afghanistan. Politics, business, sports, and culture updates in English – all in one place.| Ariana News
Pakistan, which is grappling with gas supply issues, has set a goal that renewable energy make up 58% of its electricity production by 2030.| Gas Outlook
by Paul Cudenec with photos by Ibraar Hussein [Audio version] “In the time when gods, spirits and human beings lived together in nature with the plants and the animals, everyone communicated,…| winter oak
Find all the latest articles and watch TV shows, reports and podcasts related to Pakistan on France 24| France 24
Visiting the hot springs at Garam Chasma in the Chitral province of northern Pakistan wasn't exactly what was expected and this is why.| Backpackingman
Pakistan denies China’s J-35A stealth jet deal, dismissing rumors of a 2026 delivery. Asif calls it media hype, raising questions on South Asia’s arms race.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
PAKISTAN: Christian acquitted after 23 years on death row for ‘blasphemy’ Christian Daily (25.06.2025) - The Supreme Court of Pakistan today (June 25) ordered the acquittal of an elderly Christian on death row for 23 years on a blasphemy conviction, declaring that a person of unsound mind could not be held liable for such a| Human Rights Without Frontiers | Do you want to be heard in the EU? HRWF can ...
Leave an enduring legacy by donating towards a well in your name or in honour of your beloved marhum. The post Regular Wells appeared first on WF AID.| WF AID
As humanity learned the hard way from the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of disease outbreaks has been increasing for humans and animals, amplified by globalization and climate change. Improving livestock health is critical for preventing disease outbreaks in wildlife, and to help enhance the resilience of Indigenous peoples and local communities. Our partner organization in Pakistan, the Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF), has successfully launched the first round of its 2025 Livestock Vaccination C...| Snow Leopard Trust
Democratic change now impossible in occupied Balochistan| Peter Tatchell Foundation
Women influencers around the world are killed for simply speaking online| Index on Censorship
Current and past events show Pakistani security forces’ direct and indirect involvement in attacks on Hindu and Sikh temples.| Bitter Winter
A report out of Pakistan describes the plight of young girls and women, who are subject to rape, kidnapping, and forced marriage.| Church in Need
During a time of conflict between the two countries, a number of shows are bridging the divide| www.theartnewspaper.com
C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès du compagnon Baboo Ladoo, membre fondateur de la Fédération de solidarité des travailleurs, groupe des amis de l’AIT au Pal…| Actualité de l'Anarchosyndicalisme
Arrest comes about two months after Emaan Afroz was murdered in her hostel, with activists alleging police pressure.| DAWN.COM
Pakistan, young country that it is, having been cleaved from British-occupied India when the latter gained independence in 1947, often gets lumped with India when its culture or cuisine is discussed. This is neither entirely accurate nor very respectful of the tension that continues to exist between the two nations. What is accurate is that […] The post The Proven Platter – Pakistan, October 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Pakistan, October 2023...| Together Women Rise
PAKISTAN: New escalation in blasphemy cases, no more right to be defended by a lawyer in Mansehra Mansehra district bar association prohibits members from appearing in blasphemy cases. Statistics: Imprisonment of 767 persons on blasphemy charges from 2020 to mid -2024. By Willy Fautré, director of Human Rights Without Frontiers HRWF (05.06.2025) - The district| Human Rights Without Frontiers | Do you want to be heard in the EU? HRWF can ...
12pc salary hike for BS-1 to BS-16 employees; projected receipts of Rs3.41tr for FY26.| DAWN.COM
Chief minister opposes Centre’s 18pc general sales tax on solar panels.| DAWN.COM
Highest temperature recorded in Sibbi at 47 degrees Celsius while Bahawalpur bakes with 55.8°C; Karachi records ‘feels like’ temperature of 50.4°C.| DAWN.COM
ISKP’s War On Baloch Separatists Deepens Pakistan’s Multi-Front Crisis By Uriel Araujo The Islamic State Khorasan Province’s (ISKP) declaration of war against Baloch separatists intensi…| Voice of East
Travel guide to the Hunza Valley in Pakistan after living there for several weeks looking for the best things to do in Hunza.| Backpackingman
The Hunza Valley is a magical place and these are some Hunza Valley pics to show the beauty of the place.| Backpackingman
Guide to hiking to the top of Passu Glacier in the Hunza Valley of northern Pakistan, with practical advice on how to do it the best way.| Backpackingman
Why Did Russia Lend Credence To Trump’s Claim That He Personally Stopped The Indo-Pak Conflict? By Andrew Korybko The rise of Russia’s pro-BRI policymaking faction, intense Pakistani diplomacy, and…| Voice of East
India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates, Entangled In Middle Eastern And Caucasian Geopolitical Rivalries By Uriel Araujo The India-Pakistan conflict, intensified by the 2025 Pahalgam attack and Operatio…| Voice of East
اصل طاقت اسی کے پاس ہوتی ہے جس کے ساتھ عوام ہو۔ عمران خان چئیرمین پاکستان تحریک انصاف عمران خان کا اڈیالہ جیل سے پیغام …| Voice of East
Analysing Reports That Russia Clinched A Deal With Pakistan To Rebuild Its Steel Mill By Andrew Korybko Although the reported deal would be an apolitical one, the consequent reduction of Pakistani …| Voice of East
The Murder Of A Butterfly By Dr Maqsood Jafri The poem “Butterfly” by Najma Mansoor is a heart-wrenching tribute to Sana Yousuf, an innocent young girl whose life was tragically cut sho…| Voice of East
The Taliban’s Return To The Global Stage: Stakes For India, Pakistan, Iran, Russia, China, And The US By Andrew Korybko Given the renewed interest that major stakeholders – India, Pakistan, Iran, R…| Voice of East
In the end, which is thicker, blood or water?| Foreign Policy In Focus
The Trump administration’s travel ban on people from Afghanistan is sending ripples of concern across the Afghan community and their supporters.| AP News
Karachi’s Zoroastrian community draws its visual vocabulary and cultural ancestry from Gujarat, India, and not from Iran, because the community traces its origins through the Parsi migrations of the Qissa-e-Sanjan. But new archaeological evidence suggests Zoroastrian presence in Sindh from far earlier, dating to an imperial Sasanian presence. What would a re-imagining of Zoroastrian community history in relation to these findings look like?View Post| Ajam Media Collective
The Taliban must alter their zero-sum mentality and seriously commit to bringing peace to Afghanistan before it is too late. The post Why Do Taliban Continue to Kill If They Are Serious about Peace? appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.| Foreign Policy Journal
Donald Trump is taking credit for preventing a catastrophic war between nuclear powers India and Pakistan. Delhi is not amused The post The Truth Social Truce appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
Tax compliance remains a thorny issue for governments worldwide—especially in developing countries where informal economic activity, mistrust in government, and limited enforcement capacity create persistent gaps between potential and actual tax revenues. Can a few carefully worded text messages make a difference? … More Nudging Tax Compliance in Pakistan: Lessons from a Large-Scale Text Message Experiment| Behavioural Public Policy Blog
Modi speaks of how India will deal with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, what its talks in the future will involve, and who approached other nations for help| thefederal.com
Indian Air Force air strikes have been followed by claims of a downed IAF Rafale and evidence of the combat debut of the Chinese PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile. In a dramatic escalation of cross-border tensions, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has carried out a wave of airstrikes targeting multiple locations within Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. … … Continue reading →| Hush-Kit
Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless families through the unforgiving winter months.| WF AID
This Severe ME Day, 8th August, the World ME Alliance is highlighting the experiences of people with Severe ME in hospitals across the globe. People with ME everywhere experience stigma, denial of evidence-based science, disdain and dismissal of symptoms by healthcare providers. Yet for those with Severe ME requiring hospital care, the consequences may be […] The post Hospital Mistreatment of Severe ME Patients Globally – #SevereMEDay 2024 appeared first on World ME Alliance.| World ME Alliance
Documentaries about Pakistan offer a captivating glimpse into the rich tapestry of this South Asian nation, known for its diverse culture, complex history, and geopolitical significance. From the bustling streets of Karachi to the serene landscapes of the northern mountains, these documentaries delve into various aspects of the country, shedding light on its societal challenges,… Read More »10 Best Documentaries About Pakistan To Watch| Backpackingman
India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire, US President Donald Trump and officials from both South Asian countries said, after the biggest flare-up of fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbors in years sparked fears of a full-scale war.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Indian and Pakistani forces have exchanged artillery fire after overnight Indian air strikes claimed multiple lives, as tensions between the two nuclear-armed regional powers threatened to boil over.| RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
The strikes on what India called “terror camps” escalated the conflict between the nuclear powers. Pakistan said at least eight people were killed.| www.nytimes.com
Pakistani fintech Haball has raised US$52mn in equity and debt as it plans expansion of its SME lending platform to Saudi Arabia later this year. Haball operates a shariah-compliant supply chain finance (SCF) platform, Wisaaq, which operates through partnerships with funding banks. It has secured a US$5mn equity investment from Pakistani venture capital firm ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)
Download this, and a linked article, as a PDF here By Simon Pirani Households and businesses across Pakistan are covering their roofs with cheap Chinese solar panels. Generating their own electrici…| People and Nature
This Q&A goes with a linked article: Pakistan’s rush for rooftop solar brings dreams and nightmares Download both articles as a PDF here How big is the shift to solar panels? It is hard t…| People and Nature
It was during the unprecedented turmoil and unrest of Partition that Babaji came into the possession of this beautiful Quran. From stories passed down, we know that he was given this by someone whose identity has been lost to time. But what is certain is that it was a symbol of faith amidst the tragic loss of lives and the pain of separation from one’s homeland and family. The post A mini-Quran from Partition: My Jain family’s legacy appeared first on Museum of Material Memory.| Museum of Material Memory
The honourable Libyan anti-imperialist Omar al-Mukhtar is a hero in the Arab world and beyond for resisting Italian occupation, colonialism and imperialism during what is referred to as the inter-w…| Colonial Karma
Pakistan’s MPI Journey: Mapping progress and policy impact| MPPN | Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network
Last Updated on March 26, 2025 For intrepid parents, traveling Pakistan with kids is an adventure of a lifetime. We’ve just returned from an epic Pakistan family trip and we’re sharing our experience. With its reputation as a ‘dangerous place’, Pakistan doesn’t usually come to mind when planning a trip with kids. But it far […]| Wild Junket
In a significant legal victory against forced conversions/marriages in Pakistan, a civil court has annulled the marriage of a Christian woman who was given to a Muslim man as a child and coerced to convert to Islam and marry him, sources said.| Morningstar News
Trekking to Rakaposhi Base Camp in the Karakoram Mountains of northern Pakistan for one of the best hikes you can do in the area.| Backpackingman
Syed Rida Fatima Zaidi Welthungerhilfe Pakistan | Welthungerhilfe.de - Für eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armut
TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri was officially welcomed by the president of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on Monday.| Mehr News Agency
A Conservative MP has called for a ban on cousin marriages. His proposed bill is unlikely to proceed further without government backing. His main argument is that the risk of birth defects doubles among marriages to first cousins. He also argues that cousin marriages ‘reinforce negative structures and control women’. Although this is not my […]| Marriage Foundation
Buckle up, because we're about to uncover some budget-friendly gems that might just be your next home. From affordable rents to wallet-friendly dining and transportation, these cities are termed "best buys" by experienced people on the internet looking to cut costs. Time is money, so let's get right into it, shall we? 1. Chiang Mai, Thailand| Expatsi
Asia is the largest continent both in terms of land area and population, home to more than half of the world’s inhabitants. The demographic landscape of Asia is incredibly diverse, encompassing a wide range of cultures, languages, and religions. Understanding the largest countries in Asia by population provides valuable insights into social dynamics, economic potential, and geopolitical significance.| Malaysia Food and Drink
How to cross the Torkham border, the Pakistan-Afganistan border as a Tourist.| The Globetrotting Detective
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