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Category: Women & Society

Rescue of buried women India
Two lower-caste women in India were buried alive but miraculously rescued by villagers, highlighting caste and gender risks
Aid delivery to Afghan women amid Taliban restrictions
Australia commits $50M humanitarian aid to Afghan women while Taliban expand legal restrictions, limiting education, employment, and autonomy
Taliban Sharia law
Taliban say their new laws follow Sharia but Islamic scholars reject the claim, warning the rules silence criticism, exclude women and distort Islam.
UN Deputy Meets Taliban Foreign Minister in Kabul
UN Deputy Secretary-General meets Taliban FM in Kabul, highlights women’s exclusion and urges inclusive governance.
EU Supports Afghan Women’s Economic Empowermen
The EU announces €10 million support for Afghan women’s economic empowerment, focusing on skills, livelihoods, and small businesses.
Women’s Taekwondo Coach Released in Herat
Taliban authorities release women’s taekwondo coach Khadija Ahmadzada after 13 days in detention in Herat.
Empowered Women in Pakistan 2026
Pakistan’s women lead economic, social, and political progress, boosting productivity and innovation nationwide.
Taliban taekwondo coach
The Taliban have arrested a young female taekwondo coach in Herat for secretly training girls, highlighting the growing crackdown on women’s rights in Afghanistan.
Fawzia Koofi Advocates Girls Education in Afghanistan
Fawzia Koofi urges support for girls’ education and Afghan identity, calling it a sacred struggle for rights and empowerment.
Two girls stand at the center surrounded by armed Afghan Taliban fighters, highlighting control and intimidation.
CM of KP faces criticism for politically motivated speech amid governance and security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Two lower-caste women in India were buried alive but miraculously rescued by villagers, highlighting caste and gender risks
A chronological overview of major mosque attacks in Pakistan linked to Taliban-influenced extremist groups over two decades
Expert warns Taliban’s ethnic monopoly in Afghanistan fuels internal unrest, regional insecurity, and threatens Pakistan’s border safety.
Trump dismisses reports of military opposition, stating he alone holds authority over potential US action or negotiations with Iran.
Pakistan dismisses former Israeli PM Bennett’s claims linking it to a regional threat axis as baseless and speculative.
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