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Karachi, Pakistan: Women march for autonomy, gendered equality, resistance
Karachi, Pakistan’s port city marched and marched with slogans like #MeraJismMeriMarzi #Azaadi #AuratMarchKarachi #AuratMarch for women’s dignity, autonomy and voice
When will Indian fishworkers be assured of their safety on high seas?
National Fishworkers Forum India, Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum for Peace & Democracy condemn firing on Indian fishworkers by Pakistan’s maritime security agency
Afghanistan: Bullet riddled bodies of women activists found in Mazar-e-Sharif
Frozan Safi (30), who had taught at a private university in Balkh the northern Afghan province, was one of the victims identified
South Asian peace activists express solidarity with Bangladesh
The group has urged the Government of Bangladesh to reconstruct all places of worship, provide compensation to those affected
Don’t consider yourselves as minorities: Sheikh Hasina reassures Hindus
High Commission in close contact with authorities, India notes Bangladesh government's prompt response to attack on Hindu temples
Pakistan: Bheel family tortured, for fetching drinking water from mosque
Attackers reportedly related to a local Parliamentarian of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, police has not even registered a case
We do not recognise a Taliban govt: Afghan students in Pune
Afghan students from various Pune colleges came together outside the Savitribai Phule University to voice their dissent against the Taliban and Pakistan
EXCLUSIVE: Craig Whitlock exposes the Secret History of the War in Afghanistan
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Indian Muslims and the Allure of Sharia
The Failure to Condemn the Taliban Can Only Mean That the Dream of Establishing Islamic State and Implementing Sharia Is Widely Shared By Indian Muslims
Taliban 2.0: Old laws in newer package?
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