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Inclusion

Agriculture

Odisha Hosts First Agri-Photovoltaics Summit to Empower Smallholder Farmers

Passing Gifts, active in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Koraput districts, supports rural livelihoods through backyard poultry, goat rearing, and spice value chains.

OWSA Staff - 4 August 2025

Democracy

Pakistan: Over 100 Imran Khan Supporters Jailed in Major Crackdown on Opposition

Pakistan has sentenced 108 members of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to prison over their alleged involvement in protests against the military in May 2023.

OWSA Contributor - 4 August 2025

Accountability

Myanmar Junta Rebrands, Lifts Emergency, but Critics Say It’s a Power Grab Ahead of ‘Fake’ Election

According to the junta, the NDSC will now assume all legislative, executive, and judicial powers, as permitted under Article 427(a) of the 2008 Constitution.

OWSA Contributor - 3 August 2025

Human rights

Families of Blasphemy Victims to Challenge Suspension of Probe in Pakistan Supreme Court

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) had initially ordered the formation of a commission to probe the misuse of the law, but that decision was overturned last week, triggering outrage and disappointment among victims’ families.

OWSA Contributor - 1 August 2025

Accountability

Nominations Open for 2nd Just AI Awards 2025 – Asia Pacific Edition

The second edition of the Just AI Awards – Asia Pacific is now open for nominations, spotlighting individuals and organisations that are building ethical, inclusive, accountable, and impactful AI solutions for the public good.

OWSA Staff - 24 July 2025

Empowerment

In Lok Sabha: Improved Access to Education and Training to Empower Women

Special provisions have been made for meeting expenditure on conveyance and boarding and lodging as well as enhanced post placement support for women to encourage the participation of women in skill development programmes.

OWSA Staff - 23 July 2025

Afghanistan

Uncertainty Looms Over 1 Million Afghan Refugees in Pakistan as PoR Cards Expire

More than one million Afghan refugees in Pakistan are facing a critical moment as their Proof of Registration (PoR) cards expired on end-June this year.

OWSA Contributor - 22 July 2025

Accountability

Sri Lanka: Police Top Brass Faces Major Shake-Up Amid Unprecedented Misconduct Scandals

Sri Lanka’s police force is facing an unprecedented leadership crisis following the dismissal of its second-highest-ranking officer and the looming impeachment of its Inspector-General.

OWSA Contributor - 21 July 2025

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Pakistan:Residents Demand Accountability as Shakai Dand Dam Languishes Incomplete After 12 Years

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

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