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    Sri Lanka: Police Sound Alarm on Rising Teenage Pregnancies; Call for Stronger Family Vigilance

    As Sri Lanka navigates post-economic challenges and evolving social norms, addressing teenage pregnancy requires balancing cultural sensitivities with evidence-based interventions.
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    Over 13.8 Million Afghans Face Acute Food Insecurity as Humanitarian Lifelines Snap

    The United Nations and its partner humanitarian agencies have repeatedly appealed for increased international support for Afghanistan.
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    Pakistan’s Murree Brewery Breaks a 50-Year Dry Spell; To Take its Beer to Global Markets

    Despite this historic export milestone, the company’s leadership remains cautious. Murree Brewery has made it clear that it does not intend to draw unnecessary attention to its alcohol business within Pakistan.
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    Accountability

    Maldives: Three Ex-Presidents Unite Against Muizzu Administration in Bold Bid to Safeguard Democracy

    The agreement’s emphasis on releasing detainees and dropping charges will likely face immediate government response, setting the tone for political discourse in the months ahead.
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    Child marriage

    Nepal: Activists Push Back Against Government Bid to Lower Marriage Age to 18

    Critics of the proposal argue it may prioritize easing legal complexities for existing practices over long-term societal progress.
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    Accountability

    Pakistan: Gwadar University Vice Chancellor Abducted; Protests Spread

    The motives behind the abduction remain murky, although they reflect a broader tactic of societal intimidation.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh:Government Moves to Deploy Retired Teachers in Non-Govt Schools to Bridge Massive Vacancies

    This policy reflects a pragmatic acknowledgment of ground realities in Bangladesh’s education landscape: urgent action is needed to keep classrooms functioning and students learning, even as deeper structural fixes are pursued.
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    Accountability

    Decades After Displacement, Sri Lankan Tamils Escalate Protests for the Return of Military-Occupied Ancestral Lands

    As the civilian landowners of Thaiyiddy vow to continue their monthly protests in the shadow of the newly built vihara, their struggle illuminates the enduring resilience of the Sri Lankan Tamil community.
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