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    Shah Chairs Second Meet of Parliamentary Consultative Committee of Ministry of Cooperation

    He said that in their ambitious target to set up 2 lakh multipurpose cooperative societies in the country in 5 years, 35,395 new cooperative societies have been formed so far.
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    Yunus Urges Vigilance Ahead of 2026 Election, Vows Transparent, Peaceful Process

    In a significant announcement, Yunus declared that the interim government would formally request the Election Commission to organise the national election in February 2026, prior to the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
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    Pakistan’s Selective Death Penalty Reform Sparks Renewed Calls to Abolish Blasphemy Laws

    While the removal of the death penalty for two relatively obscure crimes was welcomed by international rights groups, many activists argue the government’s action is insufficient.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

    Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
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