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    Toxic Flames: The Hidden Dangers of Open Waste Burning in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

    Cities like Stockholm, Kigali, and Bengaluru offer examples of successful waste management strategies that have drastically reduced open waste burning. These cities demonstrate that change is possible with strong political will, effective policies, and public engagement.
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    E-governance

    IMF Chief Reaffirms Support for Pakistan’s Reforms in Meeting with Shehbaz Sharif

    Georgieva praised Pakistan’s efforts in implementing the IMF-supported program, acknowledging the country’s improving economic performance with rising growth and declining inflation. She recognized Pakistan’s economic recovery and noted that it is on a positive trajectory.
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    Democracy

    Imran Khan Pens Second Open Letter to Pakistan’s Army Chief Amid Growing Political Tensions

    Khan was sentenced to 14 years in prison last month on fresh corruption charges, a verdict he dismissed as politically motivated. His wife was also convicted and handed a seven-year sentence.
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    Clean tech

    Pakistan Finalising National Minerals Harmonisation Framework 2025 to Attract Investment

    Sources indicate that extensive consultations have been conducted at various levels, involving chief secretaries, chief ministers, mining associations, state-owned enterprises, and both large- and small-scale mining companies.
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    Freedom of speech and expression

    Pakistan: Freedom of Expression at Stake With New Cybercrime Law

    Even those journalists who otherwise feel social media is being misused find the current law distasteful.
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    Accountability

    Sindh Government Takes Strong Measures to Curb Price Hikes

    By establishing dedicated police stations, enforcing strict regulations, and enhancing monitoring mechanisms, the government aims to protect consumers from exploitation while ensuring market stability.
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    Democracy

    Imran Khan Writes to Army Chief Urging Policy Re-evaluation

    Imran’s letter to General Munir is an attempt to bridge the widening gap between the military and the public. He said that such mistrust “should not take place at all” but was being exacerbated by certain policies.
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    Democracy

    Pakistan Cracks Down on Free Speech Online

    Under the new provisions, individuals found guilty of "intentionally disseminating" false or misleading information can face up to three years in prison and fines of up to 2 million rupees.
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    Vice President Calls for Farmer-Led Agri-Business Revolution at Goa’s ICAR-CCARI Meet

    Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.
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    Accountability

    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
    Bangladesh

    China Urges Investment Climate Reforms as Interest in Bangladesh Grows

    China has grown into one of Bangladesh’s most significant economic partners. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh imported goods worth $16.637 billion from China, accounting for 26.4 per cent of the country’s total imports, indicating the growing demand for Chinese products.

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    Agri-technology

    Vice President Calls for Farmer-Led Agri-Business Revolution at Goa’s ICAR-CCARI Meet

    Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.
    Accountability

    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
    Global Governance

    Global Leaders Pledge $170 Million to WHO at 2025 World Health Assembly, Marking Leap Towards Sustainable Financing

    The commitments mark a key milestone in WHO’s ongoing Investment Round, a critical drive to secure sustainable financing and strengthen the organisation’s capacity to respond to global health needs.
    Bangladesh

    China Urges Investment Climate Reforms as Interest in Bangladesh Grows

    China has grown into one of Bangladesh’s most significant economic partners. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh imported goods worth $16.637 billion from China, accounting for 26.4 per cent of the country’s total imports, indicating the growing demand for Chinese products.
    Democracy

    Trump’s USAID Cuts Only Accelerate the West’s Miserly Convergence with China

    Retrenchment is the dominant theme on both sides. However much the West and China may wish to compete for the Global South’s affections, the constraints of their respective political economies limit their offer.

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