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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.
5th Most Populous Country: UNFPA Urges Shift in Pakistan’s Growth Strategy
UNFPA Pakistan urges a shift in 2026 to view the 225M population as inclusive development drivers for the nation.
Afghanistan Crisis 2026: 21.9 Million People in Need of Urgent Aid
21.9 million people in Afghanistan need a coordinated humanitarian response in 2026 as food insecurity doubles.
Women at Work Amid Taliban Repression: Facts vs. Narrative
The reality of Taliban repression as state-led narratives clash with the reality of women's rights in Afghanistan.
Rafiullah Ahmadzai sentenced for nine years for rape
Afghan asylum seeker Rafiullah Ahmadzai receives a nine-year prison sentence for the violent rape of a teenager in a Scottish park.
Abdullah Tanoli in UK showed Bravery to save a young girl
Pakistani youth Abdullah Tanoli receives a £1,000 reward in the UK after saving an 11-year-old girl from a knife attacker, earning national praise.
UN report highlights worsening Afghan women rights
UN warns Afghan women and girls are “losing out most” under Taliban rule, facing severe rights restrictions, exclusion, and deepening inequality.
Trump extends Iran ceasefire after Pakistan appeal, while US Vice President JD Vance cancels planned visit to Pakistan.
Cross-border shelling from Afghanistan’s Kunar hits Bajaur Laghari border area, injuring civilians and damaging homes.
Iran warns the US that blocking its ports would be seen as an act of war, risking the ceasefire and threatening regional stability.
With the ceasefire nearing its end, Iran’s silence fuels fears of escalation, stalled diplomacy, and a possible regional crisis.
Iqbal Day highlights Allama Iqbal’s vision of selfhood, unity and strength, shaping Pakistan’s identity and national purpose.
Iran delays decision on Islamabad talks amid rising US tensions and ceasefire pressure, raising doubts over diplomatic progress.
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