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Afghan youth face worsening economic and social challenges as poverty and unemployment surge amidst the country’s ongoing political and economic turmoil. The collapse of numerous economic projects has made job opportunities scarce, particularly for young people who once relied on…

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights announced that more than 528,500 people have been killed since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011. This figure includes thousands of deaths recently confirmed following improved access to detention centers and…

Authorities in northwestern Pakistan announced a peace agreement on Wednesday between rival Sunni and Shia Muslim tribes in Kurram district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following deadly clashes. The deal, mediated by a grand assembly of tribal elders, follows years of land…

Aerial firing during New Year’s celebrations in Karachi resulted in 26 injuries, with victims transported to various hospitals across the city. On December 31, Karachi Commissioner imposed Section 144 for 48 hours to curb such activities, which have historically led…

Residents of Kabul are grappling with severe drinking water shortages, enduring long waits and exorbitant prices for limited supplies, Amu TV reported yesterday. In neighborhoods like Karte Ariana, many rely on mosques as their primary water source, often waiting hours…

In 2024, Iran has witnessed a dramatic increase in the execution of Afghan citizens, with reports indicating a nearly 300% rise compared to the previous year, Khaama Press reported yesterday citing Iran’s Human Rights Organization. It mentions that 72 Afghan…

A new report reveals that more than 1,600 civilians and security personnel have died in Pakistan due to escalating violence in 2024, VOA revealed. The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) in Islamabad highlights that 60% of casualties were…

The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, has condemned the Taliban’s recent decree prohibiting Afghan women from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), Arab News reported. Since regaining power in August 2021, the Taliban has systematically restricted women’s rights, leading…

In various cities across Pakistan, police have resorted to shelling and baton charges against protests organized to express solidarity with the oppressed people of Parachinar, resulting in several injuries among demonstrators, local sources confirmed. The peaceful protest in Karachi included…

Militants armed with assault rifles attacked a security post today in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, resulting in the deaths of a police officer and a civilian, Arab News reported. The civilian was identified as a Customs Department employee.…