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    Pakistan’s Long-Awaited Minority Rights Commission: Progress or Symbolic Gesture?

    For Hindus in Sindh, Christians in Punjab, and other groups nationwide, the wait for meaningful protection continues. The establishment of the NCMR offers cautious hope, but history suggests that transforming promise into protection requires sustained commitment beyond legislation.
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    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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    Bangladesh

    Shrine Attacks Surge Across Bangladesh Amid Impunity Concerns

    Civil society groups and Sufi organisations have urged the government to treat shrine attacks as a national security issue rather than isolated law-and-order problems.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh: State Allowance for Clergy Triggers Mixed Reactions

    As the programme rolls out, its success will likely be measured not only by how many clergy benefit financially but also by how well it navigates the complex terrain of religious pluralism in Bangladesh.
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    Democracy

    Spain Grants Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants in Sweeping Amnesty Programme

    As Europe grapples with populist anti-migration sentiment, Spain has positioned itself as a counterpoint.
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    India Submits First National Report on Nagoya Protocol Implementation to CBD

    According to PIB, India’s submission marks not just compliance but a strategic advancement in biodiversity governance – the country is demonstrating that conservation and economic development can go hand in hand when guided by principles of equity and sustainability.
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    Traditional Giants Toppled: RSP’s Surge Reshapes Nepal’s Parliament in Stunning Electoral Upset

    Congress and UML control over 300 of 753 units; performance there could rebuild trust. For Madhesh, the losses sting deepest, reigniting debates on inclusivity.
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    How Gaming is Weaving a Digital Tapestry Across the Maldives

    In this pixelated paradise, gaming isn’t escape – it’s essence. It connects not by conquering seas but by rendering them irrelevant.
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    Bangladesh Launches IMF Negotiations for $4 Billion Fresh Loan Amid Economic Reset

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