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    Bangladeshi Queer Manifesto Ignites Hope and Fury in Conservative Nation

    The manifesto details systemic exclusion of LGBTQ people and proposes sweeping social and economic reforms.

    Taliban Limits Women’s Hospital Access with Burqa Rule

    Authorities have not yet made clear whether this policy will be extended nationwide or remain confined to Herat

    Pakistan: 195 Transgenders Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    In Dera Ismail Khan, the chain of violence took an even more horrifying shape when a transgender individual was allegedly gang-raped by four men, bound with ropes and assaulted before registering a complaint – highlighting not just deadly acts, but wider sexual violence targeting the community.

    India Plans New AI Law Based on IT Act Framework

    This move to anchor AI regulation in a full-law built on the IT Act framework represents a significant shift in digital governance. It signals recognition that the age of generative AI requires statutory clarity, platform accountability and a governance architecture that evolves alongside technology.

    “No Signal, No Help, No Hope”: UNAMA on Taliban’s Internet Blackout

    Healthcare systems bore the brunt of the outage. Hospitals couldn't request supplies, coordinate transfers, or transmit medical scans. Ambulance services collapsed, forcing healthcare workers...

    “A Conspiracy to Grab the Land”: Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Weaponised for Blackmail and Property Theft

    Although Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are officially intended to protect religious sentiments, the report highlights a deeply troubling pattern: false or manipulated accusations are being lodged with the purpose of evicting vulnerable owners or extracting money.

    National Foundation for India brings the Constitution alive at Durgotsab Pandal

    This is for the first time that a Durgotstab event in Delhi has provided space in the midst of the festival celebrations for educating young people on the Constitution of India.

    Pakistan’s Mass Surveillance and Censorship Network Driven by Foreign Tech Firms, Amnesty Warns

    One journalist interviewed by Amnesty said he believed his communications were under surveillance at all times.
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    SouthAsia: UNODC Report Flags Distinct Synthetic Drug Markets Across Region

    By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.

    Sri Lanka Can Unlock Export Growth Through High-Value Agribusiness, Says Think Tank Study

    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.

    Delhi Tightens Grip on 2,354 Industries with Real-Time Emission Monitors and Stricter Pollution Limits

    The plan underscores both the technical feasibility of continuous industrial monitoring at scale and the practical difficulties of extending such systems to thousands of smaller enterprises.

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    SouthAsia: UNODC Report Flags Distinct Synthetic Drug Markets Across Region

    By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.

    Sri Lanka Can Unlock Export Growth Through High-Value Agribusiness, Says Think Tank Study

    By addressing tariff distortions, policy unpredictability and underinvestment in knowledge and infrastructure, the country can better convert its agricultural strengths into higher export earnings, more productive jobs and broader economic gains.
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