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    Study Says Local Emissions, Not Transboundary Pollution Cause Pakistan’s Smog Crisis; Authorities Dispute Findings

    Despite short-term improvements when winds disperse pollutants, Pakistan’s larger “smog season,” which typically lasts from October through February, has become a recurring annual crisis with economic and social costs that reverberate beyond public health into education, productivity and infrastructure planning.
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    Nepal Government and Gen Z Leaders Seal Landmark 10-Point Reform Pact

    The accord, signed at Singha Durbar on Wednesday, comes three months after mass protests shook the country.
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    UN Sounds Alarm on Afghanistan: Taliban’s Isolation, Humanitarian Crisis Deepen, UNAMA Warns

    According to the Secretary-General’s report submitted on 3 December 2025, the Taliban leadership – including the supreme leader’s inner circle – has intensified efforts to consolidate control through religious-guided governance, increased oversight, and sweeping policy changes.
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    Agriculture

    Global Solidarity Mobilises as Cyclone Ditwah Wrecks Sri Lanka

    International partners and humanitarian organisations have indicated their willingness to stay engaged for the long haul. Plans are underway for coordinated rebuilding efforts, assessment of ongoing needs, and development of resilient infrastructure to withstand future disasters.
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    Muttley Crew Partners with Goodoo Animal Welfare Trust to Spread Christmas Cheer to Rescue Dogs

    Through ‘Christmas for Good(oo!)’, both organisations hope to inspire pet parents across India to join them in making this holiday season brighter for every dog - whether at home or in a shelter.
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    One-Fifth of Sri Lanka Submerged as Cyclone Ditwah Unleashes Historic Floods, UNDP Warns

    Nearly 20 per cent of the country’s land area was inundated during Cyclone Ditwah, causing widespread devastation across all provinces.
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    Accountability

    Nine Out Of Ten of Bangladeshi Journalists Fear Assault During 2026 Elections, Study Warns

    The report makes clear that safeguarding journalists is not simply a media-industry concern; it is a democratic imperative. Free, independent political coverage is essential for voters to make informed decisions, and safety is the minimum guarantee required to enable that.
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    Pakistan: Over 1.6 Million Children in Sindh Trapped in Child Labour, Says Survey

    Many experts emphasise the need for conditional cash transfer programmes, improved rural schooling, transportation support for students, and vocational training initiatives to ensure that families are not forced to choose between survival and education.
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    El Niño Cuts Monsoon Rainfall by 43 Per Cent; 315 Districts Across 12 States Likely to be Affected

    The centre has sounded an alarm over the likely impact of El Niño on India's 2026 southwest monsoon, warning that 315 districts across 12 states could face significant rainfall deficits during the crucial kharif cropping season.
    Civil society

    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.
    Accountability

    RTI Act at 22: Applications Rise but Rejections, Backlogs and ECI Denials Raise Questions on Implementation

    As the Act enters its third decade, bridging the gap between statistics and real transparency remains the central challenge.

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    El Niño Cuts Monsoon Rainfall by 43 Per Cent; 315 Districts Across 12 States Likely to be Affected

    The centre has sounded an alarm over the likely impact of El Niño on India's 2026 southwest monsoon, warning that 315 districts across 12 states could face significant rainfall deficits during the crucial kharif cropping season.
    Civil society

    Video Competition for Youth to Celebrate Shared Heritage Through Digital Creativity

    As South Asia grapples with climate vulnerabilities, economic disparities, and historical animosities, initiatives like COVA’s video competition offer a beacon of hope.
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