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    Pakistan’s Literacy Rate Rises to 63%, Yet Trails South Asia

    Pakistan is constitutionally bound by Article 25-A of its Constitution to provide free and compulsory education for children aged 5-16, and it has pledged to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals for inclusive education by 2030.
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    Housing, land and property rights

    Unfulfilled Promises: Nepal’s Freed Kamaiyas Still Await Land Rights Amid Election Cycles

    As elections near, experts urge comprehensive land reform to recognise informal tenures and ensure equitable distribution. The 2008 Constituent Assembly subcommittee identified livelihood alternatives as key, yet many ex-Kamaiyas remain in marginal work.
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    Agroforestry

    Nepal Pioneers Asian Climate Finance with $55 Million LEAF Coalition Deal

    Despite the optimism, experts warn of hurdles in ensuring equitable distribution and community access to funds. Past REDD+ pilots in Nepal have faced criticism for bureaucratic delays and inadequate consultation with marginalized groups, including indigenous Tharu and Chepang communities in the targeted provinces.
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    Child Rights

    Special Aadhaar Enrolment Camp for Children Organised by NLUO and Cuttack Municipal Corporation

    The Camp is part of NLUO’s commitment to creating child-friendly communities per NITI Ayog mandate and the Sustainable Development Goals mandate, and it marks a milestone in Project KUTUMB’s mission to ensure social inclusion of the vulnerable children.
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    Agriculture

    Bangladesh Unveils Tk 1,268 Crore Climate Shield to Fortify Haor and Barind Against Environmental Threats

    By combining economic opportunities with risk reduction, CRALEP aims to create a ripple effect: improved market access, better health, and reduced poverty.
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    Agri-business

    Sri Lanka’s Rice Industry: A Monopoly Without Reins

    Food security is at stake in a nation self-sufficient in rice production. The unregulated market risks artificial shortages, where hoarding drives spikes despite ample harvests. Without intervention, experts warn of potential vulnerabilities to climate shocks or global disruptions, as the system lacks resilience.
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    Agri-business

    India Commits 200,000 Tonnes of Rice to UN’s Fight Against Global Hunger

    In an era of interconnected global challenges, initiatives like this remind us that food security is a shared responsibility. As Sanjeev Chopra aptly put it, India is committed to ensuring “no one goes hungry,” a pledge that resonates far beyond its borders.
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    Accountability

    Extortion Surged by 50% Under Interim Govt: Dhaka Chamber

    Failure to act, Ahmed cautioned, could derail Bangladesh’s economic aspirations, leaving businesses vulnerable and the nation grappling with stagnation.
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    Afghan Day Labourers Can Afford Just Half a Basic Food Basket as Work and Wages Fall Short

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    Sri Lanka’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.2% in Q2 2026 as Agriculture Contracts

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